Neopets Artifact 500

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Essentially, the assignment for this lesson had me examine the historical context of an image and to attempt to deduce what the classroom was like during the inaugural viewing of television in the classroom.

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I think this artifact relates quite well in the 'Running Gear' category. Research can be compiled and completed in various ways and this photo analysis provides a different perspective on compiling research. The photo analysis had me examine the two photographs that are shown above and infer what was happening at that time. I thought this was a great way to visually look at history and research in general. Research can be thought of as something conducted and read in an educational journal. This exercise had us examine research in a totally different way. I realized research can be both visual and written and that an image is also a significant source of information. Sandwell (2005), indicates the importance of using images to teach history as it allows students to take history and put it in their own words. Furthermore, Bolter indicates that pictures 'seem to constitute their own silent language' (Bolter, 2001, pg. 59) and that images can tell a story without the need for text. I think this activity allowed me to see the value of visual images as a source of information. I also think it revealed the value of using various forms of research, which is something that I made sure to apply to my next set of courses.

I particularly enjoyed this activity as I teach history and social studies at the secondary level. I felt I excelled at taking a critical look at the pictures and that I learned a new way to apply my own historical examination skills in a different genre. I learned how to take some familiar skills and transform them for the use of something completely different. I can now see how historical critical examination skills are linked with the application of research. I learned the importance of taking a critical approach to explore the validity and value of any research being examined. I think this activity also opened my eyes to the possibilities in using images to teach history. I can now take this critical approach and have students analyze images to tell the story of the image. This has great potential for student-centered learning and to have them take an active role in their education.

In terms of the images themselves, I found that the historical images still have relevancy today. The images show the introduction of the TV into the classroom, which is similar to today's induction of technology. The same wonder and excitement is present today as it was in the photos from fifty years ago. I think we can learn a lot from the historical induction of a technology and apply it to today. The same issues and solutions from the past can be used to tackle similar problems facing education and newer technology in the present.

Additional Thoughts on the Artifact/Course

I think this course has made a significant impression on the way I perceive research. I really liked the method of scaffolding that was used by the instructor to slowly integrate us into how to conduct our own research. Each module had us take one step closer to implementing our own research. I liked how the photo analysis eased us into examining research with a critical eye, while also allowing us to use visuals to tell the story in our own words.

Furthermore, I felt as though I was a historian when I conducted my photo analysis. The process of the analysis reminded me of John Dewey's philosophy of learning through action. I felt that the action of being a historian during my photo analysis legitimized the work and made me want to complete the assignment even more. The direct correlation of the assignment and the read world application produced more meaningful learning. I will make sure to provide my own students with real work applications for their learning as it produces more meaningful learning.

References

Bolter, J.D. (2001). Writing space computers, hypertext and the remediation of print. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Sandwell, R. (2005). The great unsolved mysteries of Canadian history: Using a web-based archives to teach history. Canadian Social Studies. v. 39, n. 2

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Freestyle mode allows you to rotate instead of turning in 90-degree angles. Maze mode adds an extra element to the game field - evil hedges of doom!

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• Hasee Bounce

  Help the Hasees bounce to collect the yummy Doughnutfruit.

  
  
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Race around the field collecting Neggs of all different colours, from the lowly Happy Negg (yellow) to the super-rare Fish Negg (sort of fishy coloured). Avoid the Red Neggs at all cost - run into one of these and it's game over.

Freestyle mode allows you to rotate instead of turning in 90-degree angles. Maze mode adds an extra element to the game field - evil hedges of doom!

• 
  
• Dubloon Disaster

  Steer your boat and pick up the floating Dubloons.

  
  
• 
  
• Faerie Caves II

  Are you brave enough to face Fyora's Quest?

  
  

• Top Chop

  Take the ultimate test of fighting skill and concentration!

  
  
• Freaky Factory

  Hit the blobs of liquid Kreludite into the correct vat.

  
  
• Extreme Potato

  Check this awesome and extreme version of Potato Counter.

  
  
• 
  

• Turmac Roll

  Guide your Turmac over hill and dale and collect berries.

  
  
• Zurroball

  How long can you keep a Zurroball in the air?

  
  
• Hasee Bounce

  Help the Hasees bounce to collect the yummy Doughnutfruit.

  
  
• Fashion Fever

  Dress up a Neopet and send a greeting to a friend!

  
  

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