Travis Allen and ISchool
In the video The ISchool Initiative Travis Allen was seventeen years old when he formed an amazing idea. The idea was to create a world where schools don’t have copy machines, pencils, paper, or books. An idea to put more technology in the school and less trees. I think that this is a great idea, but at the same time I have some issues with putting just technology in the class. Putting ISchools in the class can be an amazing alternative to books. It will help them with organization, homework, and communication. When a student is able to see
Eric Whitacre’s Internet Choir
As I watched Eric Whitacre’s video “Lux Aurumque” harmony just fell over me. The melody was so beautiful and peaceful. When I read Jennifer’s blog that none of the choir members had met each other I was in amazement. I know that the internet can do some pretty
The 21ST Century
Kevin Roberts in his video “Teaching in the 21st Century” sees education changing in general. He states that we as educators are here to help teach the students how to use Google EFFECTIVELY. This is due to them already knowing how to use Google, but we need to teach them the resources to do a good search. Teachers in a way would be insignificant if it weren’t for them being able to teach the students how to utilize the tools they are given. A student can find out anything on a computer, but it is a teacher’s job to “filter” the material.
Flipping the Classrooms
Dr. Lodge McCammon is a researcher and professor at NC State. He developed a wonderful program called flipping the classroom . He believes there is too much lecture in the classroom and not enough engaging activities. I agree with him there is too much lecture from the teachers and not enough time for the students to actually work out the problem themselves. Once the flipping of the classrooms begins it could put a whole new lease on education and learning.
In the video Flipping the classroom- 4th Grade STEM by Mrs. Munafo of Hilburn Academy, Mrs. Munafo explained that she believes the idea of flipping the classroom is amazing. This is because she will be able to let the students go into group activities with them already knowing subject and topic of the assignment. Instead of lecturing the entire class it gives her time to sit down with the groups and answer questions. I would love to use this in my classroom. It would
"...Such as what about the parents that can’t afford the ISchool? An ISchool is $150.00" In Baldwin County all students will be furnished an iPad or a MacBook within 2 years. It can be done! Even in Alabama. Your tax dollars at work. And don't respond by complaining about state taxes. Alabama ranks LAST in property tax collections per resident. My daughter pays 3 times as much for her property taxes every month than I pay in an entire year! And the schools are a lot better as a result!
ReplyDelete"What happens when it breaks?" iPods and iPads are now becoming widely used in schools throughout the world. The breakage or loss rate is extremely low. Generally school districts insure them at a fraction of their cost. This means (or the insurers would charge more) that only a very few are broken or lost. reports from the field indicate that the students are very protective of these devices because they are very important to them and highly desired. Opponents speculate about this all the time. Most predict 10% loss. You predict 50% loss. Data show that the loss/breakage rate is probably less than 1%. Yes, you build it into the cost structure.
"As I watched Eric Whitacre’s video “Lux Aurumque” harmony just fell over me." Harmony fell over you? Interesting.
"Teachers in a way would be insignificant if it weren’t for them being able to teach the students how to utilize the tools they are given. " And how important is that?
"...but it is a teacher’s job to “filter” the material." I would argue it is the teacher's job to teach the student to filter the material. Would you agree?
"It is a scary thought how a student can go home and learn how to do algebra on the web instead of paying attention to his/her teacher." Why? If the goal is for a student to learn algebra, and that happens, why should we care about the process of learning?
Interesting.