Blog Post 4

"Dont Teach Your Kids This Stuff Please?"
I found this article to be enlightening and challenging. I feel that technology can be used in the classroom in a positive and successful manner. Todays generation is technologically driven. In light of this fact, teachers can use this avenue of teaching to drive home success in teh classroom. Accompanied by responsible supervision and guidance, students can learn so much with the aid of todays technolgy.

Scott Mcleod is a professor at Iowa State University and Director of the UCEA CASTLE program.



"The iSchool Initiative"
I believe that the concept of the ischool would be a wonderful solution to many problems being encountered today. The money being saved would be substantial. The features that the ischool would convey is really amazing. Everything a student and teacher would need would be covered in a quick and organized manner.

I hope this idea is seriously considered. The ischool concept would be combining the idea and fact that technology can be used in todays school system. Technology can be of use and of aid to teachers and students across the world. It is up to the educators to pursue the technological resources available and incorporate them in the modern day setting.

"The Lost Generation"
I feel this video was very inspiring and challenging to this generation. I believe that this generation can make a difference when they have a passion and purpose. The way the video was presented created a unique presentation. Negative words can be turned into positive words if the individual is focused.

Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir
This video was amazing! I found the whole idea of a virtual choir to be a wonderful mix of todays technology. This video simply proves the point that there are so many ways an individual can be creative with technology. There are so many ways to be inventive with all the technological resources available. Wonderful video!