WOW!!! I think this video is amazing and packs a ton of information in such a short video. I am very suprised to how fast technology has grown and how far behind I am. I am really behind. I did not know most of the information that was in the video and that scares me that I am not even the least bit technologically literate.
Today you can buy anything online and any question you ever have you can just type it in your computer, phone, ipod, etc... and instantly you have an answer. This video really leaves me wondering what life will be like in the future for me and also for others that follow me. While watching this video I realized how important it is for me to be technologically literate because I will be teaching this one day. This video definitely surprised me and I now understand that I need to pay more attention to everything I will be learning in EDM310.
Mr.Winkle Wakes
I thought the Mr. Winkle Wakes video was interesting. I feel like this video is making a very important point. The world of education has not changed at all, it has stayed the same over all these years. Light-bulb moment "maybe it's time to change". Most people are well informed of how far schools are behind in technology, but if not, this is the video to watch. In order to bring technology into schools however, it has to be taught first and most school systems just don't have the funds for it.
Most students are familiar with technology so doesn't it make sense to bring it into schools? Some people wouldn't agree with me but I think grades would improve in schools because clearly getting on a computer is much preferred by students today than opening a book. This video made me think about what my life is gonna be like years from now. Hopefully soon the school system will change.
Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity
I really found this video very interesting. I completely agree with what he was saying. I believe that schools today should focus more on technology and creativity because it is the future. He is true by saying "We are educating people out of their creative capacities."
Technology is the platform on which children grow and become their own person. Children should be able to hold on to this uniqueness about themselves, not taught out of it. By stopping creativity, we are literally killing all individuality, maybe that child could've been the next Picasso, you would never know because you are taking that away from them. Creativity is key to childrens' success and is absolutely a necessary component. We need to give creativity back to children in the future, not take it away.
Cecelia Gault (Young Student in Finland) Interviews Sir Ken Robinson
I think this video points out key componets that need to be done to education in the future, the near future. The curriculum needs to be more level between arts and sciences. Technology definitely needs to be brought into play. Children should also be able to learn in their own unique ways because every child is different. I do agree that all children are creative however, and clearly this little girl has found her niche. Cecelia did a wonderful job on this interview and it really shows you that given insruction children can be magnificent.
Vicki Davis: Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts
I enjoyed watching this video, and I love the concept that students are capable of learning things with guidance. Every student learns differently and more schools should have programs like this. I feel like students will always use the information taught in this kind of class. I really liked her statement that only certain students learn from pencil and paper assignments all of the time.
When I watched this I couldn't help but notice how well the students seemed to enjoy the way she teaches things. They really were learnng alongside each other. I definitely feel that more schools should be set up like this. When I start teaching I hope this is what my classroom will look like.
