Michael Wesch: A Vision of Students Today
After watching this short video I pondered over the message. Our current classrooms are transforming. We are taking what we have always known to what we are starting to understand. Most classes around the world operate under the basic setup of students in desks or table and chairs and the educator in front usually teaching from a text book. Sure we have added more computers and computer based classes. Some schools have started using smart boards.
I think our society is going through an awkward stage. We know we have to advance and embrace through technology but we have been taught the same for centuries. I think teachers are trying to find ways to mold both ways. Understanding what is beneficial in life and knowing how to apply it in the classroom is becoming a more difficult task. The basics are important: reading, writing, arithmetic, history, science. Life lessons: balancing a check book, paying bills, understanding insurance and mortgages are also important. Learning how to operate on a computer, use basic computer functions are also important. Our society is calling for the advancement. We must now add more in depth ways of using technology in the classroom because it is being demanded and it is the future whether we want to personally believe it or not.
"It's Not About Technology" by Kelly Hines
I enjoyed reading Ms. Hines post. Most everyone knows that our world is moving toward the "space age". Technology is advancing at a pace that is inconceivable. Ms. Hines makes an interesting point that no matter how much and how fast things change we must present a strong and educated way to effectively teach our students. Teachers are finding out that they have to learn how to adapt in this fast pace world we live in. As an educator it is cognitive to take the initiative and learn to use the tools available to produce successful students. The students depend on us.
Karl Finch: Is It Okay to Be A Technology Illiterate Teacher?
Mr. Finch makes very valid points in his post. We as educators and as a society we have to move forward. The basic parts of life that we are accustomed to has changed. By holding back and holding on to the past by the ideas and way things were done will hinder our future outcome. We can no longer bury our head in the sand and pretend our world is not changing. It is. Sure, it's okay to be technology illiterate...for now. Society, the world, is changing and the need to be technologically savvy will be as important as reading and writing, I believe. The mass sales of products such as computers, ipads, iphones, cell phones, etc. prove it.
Gary Hayes: Social Media Count
This was an amazing blog. The Social Media Count is a great way to comprehend the growth of technology and the direction, we as a society, are heading. It proves that our school systems require massive changes in curriculum and advancement in technology. Educators will be forced to improve in their own skills as the world demands it.
I think that your right about the Educators having to improve in their own skills. I think that It's going to make them and us good Educator, once we adjust to the society demands. I totally agree with you, when you say that we are hindering the future trying to hold on to the past because I consider myself not agreeing with this technology way of learning. Since your older than I (no offense) would you say the old method of learning was better?
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