I found Mr. Karl's argument very interesting because we do not usually think about these things in context. How can we teach someone something if we are just going by the books and not understanding it? The future is coming yet we are still so far in the past. It makes me wonder about the future and how it will be affected.
Being technologically literate in the teaching field is a necessary tool and needs to be addressed. Teachers need to keep up with the new thing! Learning technology is one thing, but understanding it is a totally different thing. Our options are available right at our fingertips and so is necessary help. I do not believe that Mr. Karl was aiming this argument at anyone specifically and I do not believe he did it out of anger but just to open our eyes and help us to understand how important being literate of technology is.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Comments on Ms. Hines Post
I really agree with Ms. Hines article about teachers and their learning experience. Even though we have came far from where we've been, technology is still not the most important thing we need. Ms. Hines argues that teachers need to change the approach to learning. "Teachers should also be perpetual learners,"Ms Hines argues. Teachers should also customize their learning experiences.
Teachers must be self-motivated in order to learn and teach. Learning and teaching are not the same and many teachers do not understand. You cannot teach without learning. Teachers should be teaching in 21st century skills. They must learn to self-motivate.
Teachers must be self-motivated in order to learn and teach. Learning and teaching are not the same and many teachers do not understand. You cannot teach without learning. Teachers should be teaching in 21st century skills. They must learn to self-motivate.
Gary Hayes' Technology Change in Seconds
Wow, I'm very excited about the exponential growth of our technological world. It is amazing how fast things are happening and we are taking it for granted by the second. All of the social networks are growing and more people are purchasing gifts through them every day. It surprised me that more emails than text messages are getting sent by the second. I thought text messaging was the number one form of communication!
As a future educator, I am beginning to understand how fast things are growing since I've been in this class for the past couple of weeks. I understand that things will only continue to change by the second, by the hour, by the day, by the week and by the year. By the time I began teaching in the next couple of years, I will probably be teaching to students half way across the world! I am excited about the many convenient changes that technology is doing to the world and I cannot wait to see many more and explore many possibilities.
As a future educator, I am beginning to understand how fast things are growing since I've been in this class for the past couple of weeks. I understand that things will only continue to change by the second, by the hour, by the day, by the week and by the year. By the time I began teaching in the next couple of years, I will probably be teaching to students half way across the world! I am excited about the many convenient changes that technology is doing to the world and I cannot wait to see many more and explore many possibilities.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
A Vision of Students Today
The video made me realize a lot of things about my generation and the world we are living in. Before this video, I never sat down and calculated how much debt I would be in by the time I am done with school. Yes, it does make me rethink the whole "college experiences". It is not guaranteed that I will find a job after graduation--or even a job that pays enough for me to start paying off my debts that I am now paying for school. Some students live life way easier than other people. Some people will automatically have a job after graduation because of who they know--not how hard they have worked.
I would not add anything to the video if I could but I do have a totally different outlook on my college experience and how it is labeled today. Some of these things I have never thought about one time--let alone twice. It sure was an eye-opener for me. Most colleges do not even participate in textbook work anymore, but everything is strictly done off the internet. I do not understand that. If I want to take an online course, I would register for one. My generation hasn't caused any of these problems that the students in the classroom spoke about, but as they stated on one of the cards, we are paying for it!!
I would not add anything to the video if I could but I do have a totally different outlook on my college experience and how it is labeled today. Some of these things I have never thought about one time--let alone twice. It sure was an eye-opener for me. Most colleges do not even participate in textbook work anymore, but everything is strictly done off the internet. I do not understand that. If I want to take an online course, I would register for one. My generation hasn't caused any of these problems that the students in the classroom spoke about, but as they stated on one of the cards, we are paying for it!!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Ms.Davis(Exploring technology)
Ms. Davis is allowing her students the opportunity to teach the class. She says she doesnt feel as if she is teaching it but allowing them to further their ability in it. She focuses on how to learn the software and allows them to experiment with different projects. She has a method of using new terms and expects the students to look it up. She expects her students to be thinkers.
The students were also given the opportunity to outsource and interact with others students in a social networking group from all over the world. I agree with Ms. Davis' statement that all students are connected to the world. It usually is harder for students in a small rural area, but Mrs. Davis is trying to empower the students and create usage of technology for them to explore.
The students were also given the opportunity to outsource and interact with others students in a social networking group from all over the world. I agree with Ms. Davis' statement that all students are connected to the world. It usually is harder for students in a small rural area, but Mrs. Davis is trying to empower the students and create usage of technology for them to explore.
Creativity in Children
I agree with Mr.Robinson's statement on stating that we need to get an education into this future which we cant seem to grasp. As he stated, creativity is just as important as literacy, but teachers and professors have lost sight of that. The education system has us on a thinking mind pattern because we do not know how important creativity really is. Most kids are curious and eager learners so it would not hurt anything for the schools to act more interested in creativity instead of placing the kids in time out every 2 or 3 hours.
Mr. Robinson also stated that children lose sight of creativity as they grow into adulthood and that is not good for children living in a country that is supposed to be "free". The little smart 6-year old girl was even smart enough to believe that God is going to come back one day and that we are living in our last days. That's not for me to say or create an opinion about but that drew a lot of interest to me. That's what you call "creative abiltity". She did not pay attention in the class, but she was an artist--an ability she won't ever get recognized for.
Mr. Robinson also stated that children lose sight of creativity as they grow into adulthood and that is not good for children living in a country that is supposed to be "free". The little smart 6-year old girl was even smart enough to believe that God is going to come back one day and that we are living in our last days. That's not for me to say or create an opinion about but that drew a lot of interest to me. That's what you call "creative abiltity". She did not pay attention in the class, but she was an artist--an ability she won't ever get recognized for.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Did you know/Mr. Winkle Wakes
While watching the "Did you Know" clip on youtube, I was shocked at the discovery that India actually has more honors kids than America has kids. America is advanced on so many levels with technology and this surprised me extremely. 1 out of 8 of the couples that are married in the U.S., met online.This was another shocking discovery. I'm very excited about the supercomputer coming in 2013 to see exactly how intelligent it really is.
I really enjoyed the story about Mr. Rip Van Winkle. It was cute and it was a cute idea. Mr. Winkle was shocked to see how time had changed over such a period of time as 100 years. In addition to the changes, Mr. Winkle found himself amazed and surprised. On his journey after he woke up, he discovered a hospital, which was something he obviously never knew existed before he went into his deep sleep. He took a vast interest in the classroom and school. He observed the things the teacher taught the student. He loved school.
I really enjoyed the story about Mr. Rip Van Winkle. It was cute and it was a cute idea. Mr. Winkle was shocked to see how time had changed over such a period of time as 100 years. In addition to the changes, Mr. Winkle found himself amazed and surprised. On his journey after he woke up, he discovered a hospital, which was something he obviously never knew existed before he went into his deep sleep. He took a vast interest in the classroom and school. He observed the things the teacher taught the student. He loved school.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
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