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Sunday, March 30, 2014
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Blog Post #10
What Can We Learn from Sir Ken Robinson?
In Sir Ken Robinson video Bring on the Learning Revolution, he mentions we need not evolution, but a revolution in education that has to be transformed into something else. That was a great point Robinson made. Education does need to be transformed from the regular pen and paper to the new modern day tablets, laptops, and high speed internet. Innovation in education is challenging what we take for granted. Sir Ken Robinson taught me to be passionate about your career whether it be a firefighter or educator. He says some people are obsessed with going to college, but college is not for everyone. Robinson meet a guy during his book signing that was a fireman, and when the guy went to CDL school, the teacher was so negative saying he should go to college to be a professional. That very teacher life was saved by that fireman when he was in a car accident. In my opinion, it is best not to make fun of someone's career choice, because you never know when that very person may be the of a help to you. Robinson also taught me that education should be transformed by personalizing to each different curriculum. Education is a new movement where people develop their personal solutions to this technology advanced world.
In Sir Ken Robinson video Bring on the Learning Revolution, he mentions we need not evolution, but a revolution in education that has to be transformed into something else. That was a great point Robinson made. Education does need to be transformed from the regular pen and paper to the new modern day tablets, laptops, and high speed internet. Innovation in education is challenging what we take for granted. Sir Ken Robinson taught me to be passionate about your career whether it be a firefighter or educator. He says some people are obsessed with going to college, but college is not for everyone. Robinson meet a guy during his book signing that was a fireman, and when the guy went to CDL school, the teacher was so negative saying he should go to college to be a professional. That very teacher life was saved by that fireman when he was in a car accident. In my opinion, it is best not to make fun of someone's career choice, because you never know when that very person may be the of a help to you. Robinson also taught me that education should be transformed by personalizing to each different curriculum. Education is a new movement where people develop their personal solutions to this technology advanced world.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Blog Post #9
What can we learn from Mrs Cassidy?
In the video Little Kids... Big Potential, we were asked to watch for this post, was a teacher named Mrs. Cassidy from Moose Jaw, Canada. She teaches 1st graders and the students show what they do on a regular basics; they blog, use webpages, wikis, videos, Skype, etc. Mrs. Cassidy taught her students that their blog is also their online portfolio. Her approach to the use of technology started 10 years ago, and started with five computers that could not download programs onto them. She begin her technology journey by researching how to make webpages for her 1st grade students.
In my classroom as a future educator, I will definitely use the webpage as Mrs. Cassidy does with her students. I will then create a class blog for my class, because as Cassidy mentioned it is like an online portfolio. If the parents want to know what their child is up to in the classroom instead of a scheduled conference, that parent can check the class blog for their child's progress.
Some of the impediments that I may encounter is creating a particular project that may be difficult. But with the use technology I can reach out to fellow teachers via internet to receive feedback, comments, and suggestions.
In the video Little Kids... Big Potential, we were asked to watch for this post, was a teacher named Mrs. Cassidy from Moose Jaw, Canada. She teaches 1st graders and the students show what they do on a regular basics; they blog, use webpages, wikis, videos, Skype, etc. Mrs. Cassidy taught her students that their blog is also their online portfolio. Her approach to the use of technology started 10 years ago, and started with five computers that could not download programs onto them. She begin her technology journey by researching how to make webpages for her 1st grade students.
In my classroom as a future educator, I will definitely use the webpage as Mrs. Cassidy does with her students. I will then create a class blog for my class, because as Cassidy mentioned it is like an online portfolio. If the parents want to know what their child is up to in the classroom instead of a scheduled conference, that parent can check the class blog for their child's progress.
Some of the impediments that I may encounter is creating a particular project that may be difficult. But with the use technology I can reach out to fellow teachers via internet to receive feedback, comments, and suggestions.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Blog Post #8
Find some 21st Century Learning and Communicating Tools?
For this week's blog post we were asked to find some 21st Century learning tools. My future goal in education is English. I want to become a English/Language Arts teacher. In order to be a 21st Century teacher you must become a 21st Century learner first. So future educators like myself must learn it before we can teach it. Here is a video that tells you about it!
As I continued my search I came across Curriki it is a learning resource for people all over the world. It has PBL's, communication, and teamwork. This is a great site for educators to visit to find resources.
Another 21st century learning resource I came across is Mouse . Mouse empowers youth to learn, lead, and create with technology, preparing them with skills essential for their academic and career success. This program also trains students to become digital media and technology experts in schools, improving their use of technology to enhance learning, while also building confidence and developing skills for 21st century innovation.
In the future as an English teacher I plan to use these tools everyday in the classroom. I am more confident after my research of the 21st century. These resources will be very help!
For this week's blog post we were asked to find some 21st Century learning tools. My future goal in education is English. I want to become a English/Language Arts teacher. In order to be a 21st Century teacher you must become a 21st Century learner first. So future educators like myself must learn it before we can teach it. Here is a video that tells you about it!
As I continued my search I came across Curriki it is a learning resource for people all over the world. It has PBL's, communication, and teamwork. This is a great site for educators to visit to find resources.
Another 21st century learning resource I came across is Mouse . Mouse empowers youth to learn, lead, and create with technology, preparing them with skills essential for their academic and career success. This program also trains students to become digital media and technology experts in schools, improving their use of technology to enhance learning, while also building confidence and developing skills for 21st century innovation.
In the future as an English teacher I plan to use these tools everyday in the classroom. I am more confident after my research of the 21st century. These resources will be very help!
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Blog Post 7
What Can We Learn About Teaching and Learning From Randy Pausch?
In Randy's Pausch's Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams he starts his lecture by introducing the "elephant in the room" which is he has tumors in his liver and has only five months to live. His health is in good condition and he probably is healthier than the average person. He states he didn't want to talk about his cancer, so he decides to discuss achieving his childhood dreams. When he tells the audience about his cancer he did not seem sad and didn't want others to have sympathy for him. He said that he would live his last days being happy. What I learned from his lecture is to never give up and always achieve your goals and dreams. No matter what obstacles may come in your way do your best. When you set a goal for your life accomplish it. Live everyday like it's your last!
In Randy's Pausch's Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams he starts his lecture by introducing the "elephant in the room" which is he has tumors in his liver and has only five months to live. His health is in good condition and he probably is healthier than the average person. He states he didn't want to talk about his cancer, so he decides to discuss achieving his childhood dreams. When he tells the audience about his cancer he did not seem sad and didn't want others to have sympathy for him. He said that he would live his last days being happy. What I learned from his lecture is to never give up and always achieve your goals and dreams. No matter what obstacles may come in your way do your best. When you set a goal for your life accomplish it. Live everyday like it's your last!
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