In this Dr. McLeod uses a sarcastic approach to discuss the use of technology by children. He points the negative things that are on the computer. He states for this reason kids should nit use the computer. After this he says that he will let his kids use the computer and in the future will see who has the upper hand. Unfortunately there are things on the computer that kids should not be viewing. If parents or teachers monitor students properly than they can sill use the computer and receive the benefits the computer has to offer. Technology is growing and students need to be able to use it. If we want our kids and students to excel in the future, than we need to do something about it now. We need to start now and teach them how to use technology. Another comment that was made by Dr. McLeod made was that why shall we teach students how to write online because pen and paper aren’t going anywhere. Writing with pen and paper is boring and we need to increase the interest of students today. The use of the computer does increase a child’s interest. Scott McLeod is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Kentucky. He also is the Founding Director of the UCEA which is a Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education. This is the nation’s only academic center and it is dedicated to the technology needs of school administrators. He is a co-creator of a series of videos “Did You Know? (Shift Happens).”
The iSchool Initiative by: Travis Allen
This video was done exceptionally well. I was very impressed by Travis. This is a wonderful idea. If this idea was actually used in schools today I think we would see many benefits. It is so convenient, entertaining, and environmentally friendly. Not only would students be able to access everything they need in the classroom but also anywhere else that they go. As long as there is an internet connection a student could work on school assignments. Students can interact with the teacher outside of the classroom more conveniently. I think that having all of the apps on your iPod could help a student stay organized. If a kid is ever sick or has to miss school they can still do there work. All around the iSchool initiative is an excellent idea.
Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir
My first reaction to this video was “Wow, someone had to of spent a lot of time putting this together.” It is crazy to think that you can form a choir without the singers ever having to meet. Each person can make their own video at home or wherever they are. Then these videos can be played together so that the people are singing in unison. All together this forms a choir of strangers. It is insane how far technology has come today and all the things that are possible to do with it. It was a very creative idea.
Teaching in the 21st Century by: Kevin Robert
Robert feels that it necessary for teachers to use technology to teach students. He knows that a child can fin information using different sites on the web. He thinks that teachers should help them to interpret, analyze, and validate information. He is also strongly focused on using information to problem solve. There are many questions we have to ask ourselves in everyday situations, for this reason Robert thinks students need to know how to answer them. For example how should you invest your savings, who should you vote for, or should you rent or buy? Students should be taught by teachers not how to find the data but how to interpret it so that they can answer questions like these. Another thing of importance is creativity. Creation today can be encouraged by blogging, podcast, and designing. Roberts makes it known that this isn’t for entertainment but to engage the student. Students who are engaged are learning, have long-term results, and can solve problems. Robert’s ideas are encouraging to a teacher. As teachers we have to think about what we are teaching to the student and how they can use it. Our biggest question should be “What does it mean to teach?”
Whitney,
ReplyDeleteBesides some errors in spelling, I totally agree with you. Yes if teachers and parents were to teach a child to utilize the computer and internet the correct way then they shouldn't have a problem with their child using the computer. Travis Allen had a great idea. Not only will students be more interested in learning because of the tool that they are using keeps them focus for the simple reason that it's an iPod! What kid wouldn't want to use their iPod at school? The choir blew me away also. That shows the good benefits of technology. I feel Robert had a good point as well. Students should still feel like they have to depend on their teacher instead of the internet all the time. Keep up the good work.
Whitney,
ReplyDeleteYou have a few grammar issues, be sure to proof read your post before publishing it! That will ensure that you have fixed the minor issues. Did you do the alt and title modifiers for your picture? Page 12 of the Project Instruction Manual explains how to do this. Otherwise, you have written a good blog post! I am glad you picked up on the satire of Scott McLeod's blog post! Back when I was a student in EDM 310 and was doing this assignment, Scott McLeod's blog post and Travis Allen's iSchool Initiative concerned me, in a way, because the thought of no more physical writing is a little scary to me. Do you think there will come a point in time in which we no longer use pens and pencils at all? How do you feel about this?