iSchool is an excellent way to turn around the educational system and make it more user friendly. In my opinion, everyone would save money and teachers and students would have easier access to everything they need. I had no clue that so many apps existed that would be so beneficial to each and every student. Allowing students to use technology and apps in the classroom would be so interesting and fun for everyone. The email app allows teachers and parents to stay in contact, and students to receive assignment due dates and more. The recorder app allows each student to record each lecture, and save to play back for study purposes. It also has a note taking feature that makes note taking easier than ever, classmates can also share their notes through email. One of my favorite apps was Classics; it is an app that allows students to access any book they may need. Classics will allow a student to select any book and they can begin reading. There are many other apps available including U.S. Presidents, U.S. Constitution, iHomework, and many more for easy access to learning through iTouch using iSchool.
I am completely on board with iSchool Initiative. After watching this video, I began to think of how much money the school system is wasting every school year. I think that if everyone would give iSchool a chance it could change the way students learn forever. Money could be spent in more valuable areas and students would be eager to learn. One of my first concerns was what if every student couldn't afford the mandatory $150 for iSchool. Then, I started to think and the school system could afford to help students in need if certain budget cuts were made. I can not think of a way that students, teachers, and parents would not benefit in some way by using iSchool in our educational system. For more information check out Travis Allen's second video ZeitgeistYoungMind's Entry .
Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir
What an amazing video! Everyone needs to click the link above and watch this video if you haven't already. This choir consisting of 185 people is no different than many other choirs we see and hear everyday. Until, you notice that this video was made entirely online, and that the performers have never met or sung together before this video was created. The choir is performing a song called Lux Aurumque. I think this video is a wonderful example showing how technology is changing everyday, and that our futures depend on keeping ourselves up to speed with the rest of the world.
Teaching in the 21st Century
Kevin Robert's video,Teaching in the 21st Century , was worth my time to watch and learn from. I think the video explaining that students can gather and collect any information they need on their own is important to realize. As a future educator it will be my job to help my students learn how to use the information they receive from Google , cell phones, laptops. We should inform our students about pirating,plagiarism,slander,copyright,and most importantly professionalism. we should make our students become critical thinking and to bring their brain to class each and everyday. I think applying problem solving skills in real life situations is very crucial to succeed, and make the best everyday life decisions. Remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating are all skills we should help students to learn in the classroom. Students can learn these skills by blogging and podcasting with their classmates through the internet with various viewers and audiences.
Kevin Robert's says teachers are no longer the source of information, but the filter. I liked the statement by saying that we need to help our students better use the information they receive on their own. The teacher is not the person with all the answers, but can guide students on how to use the information in such a way that they can benefit through technology. A class blog is an excellent way for students to stay involved, and learn how they can allow people from all over the world to see what they have to say. If teachers do not stay involved with upcoming technology how can they educate their students to advance in the classroom, and also out in the real world after they are out of school. Teachers should give students the needs to think outside the box, and create a way to think deeper than just giving surface level answers. Students should be engaged in learning and teachers should be active learners for their students' benefit.
Why I Flipped my Classroom
Katie Gimbar's video Why I Flipped my Classroom . I enjoyed watching her video on how she flipped her classroom. I always wondered how as an educator how can I meet all of my student's individual needs. Every classroom will have students needing a challenge, students learning on pace, and students struggling to understand the information. I am definitely interested in using these methods in my future classroom. I think posting online videos allows every student to move at his or her own pace. Questions can be answered and explained in depth due to less time lecturing and more time giving students the instruction they need. Flipping any classroom would be beneficial to every student, and also using time more wisely when instructing students.
FIZZ- Flipping the Classroom by Dr. Lodge McCammon, he talks about the amount of lecturing that is eating up engaging class time. I agree with Dr. McCammon, if video lectures are posted on the internet students can watch over and over and pause too. I think allowing students to watch videos, and post their questions on the internet is so effective for students. Then, when in the classroom each group of students all at different levels can be given the specific guidance they need. The students would be more engaged to learn in the classroom and at home watching lectures.
Hey Kayla,
ReplyDeleteYour blog post demonstrates that you watched the video and paid close attention to detail.
Suggestion
1. Is to reconsider your font. While it is whimsical and fun ask yourself “Does it convey the professional attitude our posts need?”.
2. Limit the use the word “so” because it is as meaningless as the word “very”.
3.Because it is your blog readers understand it contains your opinions, thoughts, and reflections. Therefore, try to eliminate the “I” references.
Corrections
1.You wrote, “One of my favorite apps is Classics it is an app that allows students to access any book they may need. Classics will allow a student to select any book and they can begin reading.” You need a semi-colon between “Classics” and “it is”. Also these two sentences repeat your thought.
2 “On board” is a slang expression.
3. “Performers have never met or sang together….” should be have never met or sung together, because of the “helping verb” “have”.
4. You wrote, “I think posting online video’s….” More accurately, you should have written, “I think posting online videos” because videos, as intended here, should be a plural noun, not a possessive noun.
Kayla,
ReplyDeleteYou have written a very detailed post and seem to have liked what was assigned for this blog post. However, I noticed you still do not have the proper alt and title modifiers on each of your pictures. This is a very easy fix! You can find the instructions for this in the project section of the Instruction Manual. Molly touched on many of the grammar issues I found in your post. However, it is alright to use "I" in your post. Still, try not to overuse it. Keep working at it. Practice makes perfect!