1.Don’t teach your kids this stuff. Please?
Scott McLeod brought a very good point to his blog. He stated everything a parent may be worried about with children on a computer. His end statement made a good a point. Technology is changing and children do not learn they will be behind. Parents can monitor what their child does on a computer. If children are taught correctly they are more than likely to use the computer for the right ways. All parents are going to worry regardless but who wants their child to be behind. I think all parents should read this blog post. They may then think again about not letting their child use the computer.
While researching Scott McLeod, I learned that he is an associate professor of Educational Leadership. He currently works at the University of Kentucky. He founded the Center of the Advanced Study of technology Leadership in Education. CASTLE helps school administrators. He is a big blogger and is full of useful information. He has received many awards for his accomplishments by many different organizations.
The iSchool initiative
Mobile Learning
First of all, Travis is one smart young adult. He has a lot of drive and a good point. I think it is a great idea for the iSchool. Everything today is changing so much with technology. It would be a great way to save on cost if everyone were to go mobile. The apps he has shown would be so great to have. I had no clue those were out there and I plan to download some of them soon. I think that this is soon going to be the way we learn. I hope that Travis and his group have success with getting schools to this.
Schools are already practicing things like this. I know this year alone of two ways schools are becoming more high tech. Baldwin County High is now using Mac Book. Every child in the school that has paid their fees has been issued a Mac Book. Students have their books downloaded on to them as well as doing their work and homework on them. Some may worry about what websites they get on but the school as certain one such as Facebook blocked. The main downfall to this is some kids may not have the money, and then they miss out. Also the Bay Minette Elementary has been issued iPads. Not only does the teacher have one but the classroom has one as well. Students are able to take test on these as well as use the apps downloaded by the teacher. I can see schools going into "iSchools" within a few years. Students are eager to learn with new things. We just have to keep their attention. I am up for anything that involves saving money!
3.Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir - 'Lux Aurumque'
I think that this is amazing. I never would have thought of a virtual choir. This had to have taken a lot of time and dedication. The people that put this together had to work hard together. To me, I would think it is hard enough to work together in person for something like this. When the music started playing I was speechless. The thought of something like this has never crossed my mind. There were so many people involved. I think that the internet has so many pros. It can be used in so many good ways. People from everywhere could participate in something like that.
The YouTube video states that teachers are the filters. Like the video states, with technology today, we can look up any kind of information. When I saw this I thought about it. This is true; anything can be put into Google. Then I began to think that the job of a teacher is fading. So with that said, it is our job to make sure the children know how to get the information correctly. To me, Robert thinks that teaching is providing the instructions on how to find the information in the right way. Even if they can find the information needed, we have to teach them things like plagiarism. Data can be discussed using new tools such as twitter or even cellphones. The new sources given can be used with students as they work together. In my opinion, my job as a teacher will change. Like Robert states students can find anything online. I must adjust to the new job and make sure the students are learning.
1. Scott McLeod did have a very good point in his blog post. There are things on the internet that children should not view. If a parent monitors the student while on the computer than there is no need to worry. As you said if a student is taught how o use the computer appropriately than the chances of them viewing inappropriate things is also being reduced. No one would like their child to fall behind in the future, so technology needs to be introduced to student. It allows you to do so many things that are very beneficial.
ReplyDelete2. I was very impressed by Travis. The idea of an iSchool is excellent. This would keep students interested, be convenient in and out of the classroom, and save money. There are apps for almost anything. The restrictions for educational purposes would help with parents concern of what their child might be viewing. There are some other things to be considered though. What happens when a child breaks them? What if a child misplaces them? Can the child be held responsible and be expected to replace it or will the school be accountable every time this happens? This could add to the cost. I was unaware that kids in Baldwin County had a Mac Book. I am for the idea of the iSchool and I hope that sooner than later technology can make a positive impact in our school system.
3. I was also very surprised by this. Who would have known that it would be possible one day to have a choir of strangers? Someone had to of spent a lot of time piecing this together. This was a creative and well put together video. The singers who were a part of this did a great job as well as the director. This was a neat video that I am glad I got to watch.
4. Many students are aware of Google and the fact they can search any topic. Teachers need to make sure that the student knows how to find accurate data and be able to interpret the data. Like you said we do need to teach students about plagiarism so that are just looking up information and using someone else’s thoughts. They should be able to read someone’s perspective and interpret in their own way. This made m really think about a teacher's duty and what should be the main focus as a teacher.
Please change the color of the font. I can't read the first three parts of your post. If you need help doing this come to the lab.
ReplyDeleteIt is impossible to tell whether you recognized Dr. McLeod's post as sarcasm since you argue both sides of the issue being debated.
ReplyDeleteIn your response to the question Who is Dr. McLeod? you come dangerously close to plagiarizing. You may even have technically committed it. If you copy and paste more than 5 words without acknowledgement and without putting the copied words in quotation marks, you have technically committed plagiarism. Plagiarism is a very serious offense. You are not the only person who has done this for this assignment. I will attribute it this time to a lack of understanding about how to avoid plagiarism. It is especially important that anyone entering the teaching profession understands what plagiarism is, avoids it in their personal work, and can teach others about it. The copy and paste world in which we now live makes it very easy to do. Careers can easily be ruined through plagiarism. Watch the Class Blog for additional information and assignments.
I love that you said, "I must adjust to the new job and make sure the students are learning." Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI was not aware of the technological advancements in the schools so close to Mobile. That is very interesting.
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