"Aerodynamically, the Bumble Bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the Bumble Bee doesn't know that, so it goes on flying anyway."
"Aerodynamically, the Bumble Bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the Bumble Bee doesn't know that, so it goes on flying anyway."
I like the ideal of the RTI process...I am very interested in seeing it carried out the way it is designed to do. Very interesting information and it brings everyone together, the teacher is not a loner in the process. I like the team effort for the advancement of the students.
ReplyDeleteGreat video! It makes you think of so many different ways to make a connection with students in a world filled with technology.
ReplyDeleteI personally define technology as a tool which makes a desired job or task easier. With respect to education, what makes a computer a better or worse tool than a textbook or chalkboard (also forms of technology)? Its all in how you use them and what you are trying to do, sometimes one could be more useful and sometimes the other.
ReplyDeleteI dont think that our students are so tech-addicted that they constantly need a screen in front of them in order to be attentive. If anything, technology has become too much of a distraction/entertainment vehicle in our society, as the video points out, that allows us to mindlessly waste hours without accomplishing anything constructive.
Its not as simple as replacing a screen with the "Call of Duty" game on it with a screen with Algebra on it, as if its the screen itself thats attracting the kid. If anything, I think they need more physical interaction.
With respect to China, I take everything out of that country with a grain of salt because their government tries to portray themselves in many facades, and we use use the Chinese to scare ourselves. This article (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/16/opinion/16kristof.html) discusses some cultural factors influencing their education, putting much of their success on the parent's role, but they envy our system's creativity and self-reliance.
From the article i linked above: In Xian, I visited Gaoxin Yizhong, perhaps the city’s best high school, and the students and teachers spoke wistfully of the American emphasis on clubs, arts and independent thought. “We need to encourage more creativity,” explained Hua Guohong, a chemistry teacher. “We should learn from American schools.”
I totally agree. We do not realize how much we are not using technology or lack knowledge in the area.
ReplyDeleteWow. Mr. Kelsey has a great point here. We must keep our students engaged and use technology only as a tool. We must not depend on technology as our only source to teach our students.
ReplyDeleteIt's been said many times that we should integrate technology in our lessons. While I agree that this will enable us to create a deeper connection with our student towards their subject manner, I sometimes believe that we're relying on technology too much. There must be a balance between old and current educational tools.
ReplyDeleteI had lunch this week while I was out of town with a group of educators. It was very enlightening. Many wished they worked at OUR school. They do not have the technology to make any of this happen. The most profound thing I heard was from Tom Winn, he stated that the hardest part of his job was preparing students for jobs that have not even been created yet. I agree with the video that we need to teach students how to analyze, create, think. Critical thinking is the only solution.
ReplyDeleteI love what you said Mr. Kelsey. Technology as a tool, it all depends on if you use the tool the right way.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I think students should learn to use technology, but they still need to be able to interact with others. It's hard to make lasting relationships with computers!
ReplyDeleteThere is actually a digital story telling creation website that I had shared with Dr. Wirth at the beginning of the school year. I had completely forgot about it myself, and some of my students created story books for their most recent project. As a side note though from a history stand point, you have to be aware of when people give you statistics without context. Everyone likes to shock people with statistics.
ReplyDeleteTechnology is a great tool, and I agree that kids can spend too much time using technology without any productivity. Technology in the classroom is a great tool if there is proper planning, and clear purpose to enhance the lesson. I learned very quickly that our students will all but shut down if you don't engage them. Engaging a student of all learning types (visual, kinesthetic, auditory, and those with special needs)must be the first thing considered when preparing the lesson. If we fail to do this most students will have a difficult time grasping the material if at all, and then we-teachers fail.
ReplyDeleteThis I knew. I thank you for getting the word out about this. My teaching has had to change quite radically just in the last five years. Wow.
ReplyDeleteI agree with sharon definitely, computers are great for learning however i believe that we should spend a little more time with real people.
ReplyDeleteComputers give you a great deal of information for your classs. You can not replace hands on work and experience to use with your students.
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