Mr. Winkle Wakes
This movie made me realize how far the medical technology has come along. The equipment used today is much better than in the past, but the technology in our schools still need some improving, so children will enjoy attending school,want to learn, and make good grades.
I could see how Mr. Winkle would be lost after being asleep for so long and walk into a hospital and see how things were being done now instead of how it was in the past.I would be frightened as well.
Did You Know
Before watching this video I had no idea how dramatically technology has changed over the years. It's scary to think that a computer could be made that's so advance it has more of a brain capacity than a human being. The video also made me realize how too far thing have been taken. For example, the use of Myspace is like an addiction. There's more people that are members of Myspace than there are in population in some countries.
After seeing this video, I've come to realize that the United States is way behind in everything, and if this video is correct then China is setting the bar in the education system. The leaders in the U.S. need to do something about this very soon.
Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity
I think he made some great points about the use of creativity in schools. Children need to be encouraged to think outside the box and use their creative skills. I think it will help them in the long run. Everyone learns differently and we need to find ways to help children learn the best wat possible.
I really enjoyed this video. He made his speech very interesting and entertaining throughout the speech.
Vicki Davis: Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts
I think it's awesome that this teacher challenges her students to want to learn more, and they don't back down from the challenge. The students figure out for themselves how to do certain things for that class. She makes them use their brains instead of waiting for her to give them the answer.
Maybe more teachers should use this style of teaching in their classrooms. I think it's very important for everyone to learn as many new things as they can, especially when it comes to new technology.
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The purpose of Mr. Winkle Wakes was not to impress you with how much hospitals have advanced in the use of technologies, but rather how poorly schools have done.
ReplyDeleteI can't see where the Did You Know movies suggested that China was setting the bar in education. Where did you see or hear that argument?
How will you encourage creativity in YOUR classroom?
Will you teach using Viki Davis' approach to teaching?
I'm not sure you got the full import of these videos. Perhaps it is how you expressed your ideas. But then it might be something else.
I think you made the point clearly that schools need improving and technology in the school system should be on a par with hospitals. I believe the main problem is a lack of training and chances to explore new ideas and workshops before and during the teaching years. Few classes that you take will leave you with the ability to search and verify information independently; Show that lesson to the children and I am sure they will be future leaders.
ReplyDeleteChina and India have a population explosion and the amount of people there means they will inevitably have a great many smart and dumb students alike. We have many challenges ahead of us as educators to make sure we develop the children and ourselves to be all we can; the great thing about technology is that it changes so rapidly you could lead the way next year with a lot of work.
When I become a teacher I will encourage creativity by giving students projects that will give them an opportunity to express themselves, but I also think you have to have certain restrictions so the students won't go crazy with their work.
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