Don't Teach Your Kids This Stuff. Please?
Dr.Scott McLeod is from Ames, Iowa and is an associate Professor in the Educational Leadership at the University of Kentucky. He has received many national awards for his work in technology leadership.
I do agree with Dr. McLeod that technology in the class room defiantly gives students a "leg up", but I can also see where it can be a little scary to some. I myself hope to incorporate technology in to my lessons as much as possible when I am in the classroom, but I have not always felt this way. Before becoming one of Dr. Strange students I was not aware of all the possibilities that technology has to offer us. If an individual is not educated on what is possible through technology then they are more than likely going to have doubts about the use of technology in the classroom. Technology is a beautiful thing that should be taken advantage of in a positive manor.
The iSchool Initiative
I was very impressed with Travis idea, however I was not sold on it. I believe he made many valid points and presented his argument in a well manor. I do believe that technology is a wonderful thing and allows for many educational opportunities that would other wise not be available. I just do not believe I am ready to relay solely on technology. I personally would not be happy if I was told that from now on all of my work would be done on an itouch. I can see where it would be a very tempting solution to help save money in the school systems. I also understand that all the resources needed in a classroom would be in the palm of your had, but I believe this should be should be a helping tool not the main recourse. I learn best by doing, writing things out. I wold find it very difficult to have no materials other then a small itouch. Again I do believe that technology defiantly belongs in the classroom and as a future educator I plan to incorporate technology into my lessons, but I also plan to incorporate traditional teaching skills as well.
Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir
This is a very moving video. Each week that we are in this class I am amazed by something. The places that technology can take us is unlimited. I am amazed and partly embarrassed to how blind I have been to all the possibilities available through technology. I think it is beautiful that all these people can be connected through this song from all around the world with out having to even leave there bedroom. This video has really touched me and reminds me of why I want to be a teacher. Learning never stops, you can learn something new everyday.
Teaching in the 21st Century
My favorite part about this video is the mentioning of Google. Until EDM310 I did not know the advantages of Google. All I knew is that you could look things up and that was about all I had ever used Google for. Now I know there is a whole other world out there. I also liked how the video referred to teachers as filters. I find this to be such an appropriate word. With all the technology available you can find anything on the internet ranging from history to math if you have a problem you can most likely find it on your own, but not without guidance. Technology is all around us it is apart of our everyday lives and it is now a major part of education. I am still learning what all technology has to offer, but all we can do is take risk. You can never learn if you are not willing to put your self out there and try new things.
I suggest you read my post I'm Scared. Leave me a comment.
ReplyDeleteMcLeod: You got the sarcasm. Many students didn't and interpreted McLeod's post literally.
Good job on the other assignments. Don't forget to proofread!
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on the iSchool Initiative. While technology supports this "green" movement and cuts down on costs in the classroom, I don't think that an iPod/iPad should be used as the only resource. It wouldn't hurt to still incorporate some good old-fashioned textbook readings and hand-written assignments, considering many people before us became successful using these very methods. Good post, just be sure to proofread.
Hi Rachel,
ReplyDeleteI loved your background on your page represents fall perfectly! Your page is also welcoming. I liked your post on ischool Initative. I can relate to the points you made in the writing. I also am not completely ready to rely on an iPod. Having on your assignments on one ipod just seems a little to pushy in the education system.In my opinion it would be hard to fully view all the aspects of each assignment on such a small screen. Yes there are some benefits as in saving money, less books, and of course saving trees, but not all of these should be the deciding factor. I want technology in the classrooms and to take full advantage of the tools provided. In saying that I would also want to keep the basic traditional skills of teaching. Great post!