"The Networked Student" by Wendy Drexler
This video pointed out many interesting points. Students can use so many tools available today to further their education. This video presented so many different ways to communicate with other students across the world. International communication with other students is a brilliant idea. I feel that this idea can only reinforce and further assist students.
Teachers are still needed despite twenty first century technology. Teachers are needed to assist and answer questions for students. Computers are a wonderful resource and tool, but many times only a teacher can really be of use to a student. It is important to understand that the job of a teacher should never be eliminated. The relationship that is developed and so often needed, can not be duplicated by a machine.
There were many ideas presented that were very creative and innovative. I feel that this could be the future of education. Technology has so many advances available for teachers and students. These resources should be used and processed in the classroom.
"A 7th Grader's Personal Learning Environment"
This video was very helpful in supporting the idea of PLN's. This concept really does create a freedom and independence for students. PLN's are very innovative and I can see them working in todays schools. It is important to create various ways of presenting subject matter.This idea of PLN's for the classroom creates a whole new avenue of studying, lecturing and presenting materiel.
"The Machine is Changing Us" by Michael Wesch
"Self centered modes of self fulfillment are leading to disengagement among today's generation of students". This statement really does captivate the time frame of todays students.This generation is very much "self focused". It is very obvious that the number one priority is so often self desires. I feel like the video does bring light to the idea of getting past yourself and focusing on working as one. Working together as a generation united for a purpose.
This idea does relate to me and to my generation. It is very easy to focus on only what you want. It is easy to "not care" about many essential facts of life. It is easy to "give up" on life. Focusing on the idea that we do have a greater purpose, and we can do so much as a united generation. Putting aside our differences and coming together.
Putting aside your differences is essential in your career. Working together is vital in a school. Teachers cannot go in various directions and expect to move forward. Academically, teachers have to prepare to come together and come up with a plan to succeed. Relating with others and creating plans of success is essential in todays classroom.
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Aaron,
ReplyDeleteI think you are absolutely right about the PLN. A PLN does provide so many new ways to learn, and international communication does help student learning. I love that through the PLN, students are learning information from all different kinds of people and places. The PLN should definitely be incorporated in the classroom.
I also agree that the role of the teacher cannot and should not be eliminated. Teachers are important because like you said, teachers answer questions and build relationships. We can physically see the students and talk to them. We are personally involved with them, and we see the different ways they learn and what they need to learn. Technology is important and definitely allows the students do encounter and produce many things, but it cannot be the only learning source.
I agree with your response to the Michael Welsch video. In todays society people are always trying to get one step ahead and in turn putting themselves first. As future educators we need to be aware of this and work together with our students and fellow teachers. I like how you said, we can do so much as a united generation. That is very true, by working together, all contributing towards common goals and giving one another feedback we could accomplish so much more. Nice job Aaron!
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