Michael Wesch : A Vision of Students Today:
I felt like this video was very accurate of how college life is today. Many students feel like the curriculum and the lectures presented are not relevent to their future. Technology is a huge part of college life and in people's lives in general. I feel like it is very important to incorporate new techniques using technology to present and inform current college students.
Facebook, Twitter, blogs, all can be used for educational purposes. This concept of social networking in the classroom requires creativity. Creativity connects with students resulting in better learning and comprehension.Students can be effective in the future workplace if the desire to be educated is a strong motivation in their life.
"It's Not About the Technology" By Kelly Hines
Ms.Hines did make a good point in the article. Technology is not everything when you are trying to teach. There are important methods of teaching that must never be replaced. It is very important that problem solving skills be sharpened in the classroom. This is one of the many skills that need to be reinforced in the classroom.
Teachers need to be inventive and aware of the latest developments in teaching styles and methods with or without technology. There are some skills a computer is not the best resource. Teachers are definetely still needed today in the classroom. Technology is a great resource for todays classroom, however a teacher needs to be sensitive to the best avenue of teaching in his own environment.
Karl Fisch: "Is it Okay to be a Technologically Illiterate Teacher?"
It is not ok to be illiterate in any way as a teacher. I feel like it is crucial for a teacher to be educated in all areas. When a teacher is misinformed about technology or ignorant, the teacher is preventing the students from reaching their full potential.
Teachers have an abundance of knowledge that can be used to benefit students. Technology can assist teachers in a significant way. However, teachers must not be overly technologically driven. Meaning, using technology to do all the work in the classroom. Students need their teachers. Technology can only do so much and then the teacher must step up and fill in the gap.
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Hey Aaron,
ReplyDelete"Students can be effective in the future workplace if the desire to be educated is a strong motivation in their life." This is a really cool statement and I think you hit the nail on the head. I try to look at class like I am the student and I want to find ways to keep them motivated. Do you think that technology is the best way to get college students motivated?
I think when you commented about the "It's Not About the Technology" you also were right. We all can use technology but it doesn't mean that we are better teachers because of it.
Many teachers would argue that using technology doesn't have anything to do with a child's full potential. How would you respond to that?
Good post Aaron!
Stephen Akins
Hi Aaron. I enjoyed reading your blog post # 3. I thought you made a great point in your response to the Michael Wesch video when you said, "technology is a huge part of college life and in people's lives in general." This statement holds true, which makes me think, if we are all using some sort of technology everyday why not bring it into the classroom and use it as an advantage to our education? Take this class for example, I have never blogged before and am learning so many new techniques and advantages via the internet that I will carry with me when I become a teacher.
ReplyDeleteI also agreed with your response to the Kelly Hines article. You said, "Teachers need to be inventive and aware of the latest developments in teaching styles and methods with or without technology." As future educators we have to stay up to date and be committed to evolving with our profession. Meaning not only growing with new technology but also with new approaches and hands on experiences in our classrooms.
Great Job!