A Vision of Students Today by Michael Wesch
In this video students were able to use google docs and spreadsheets to edit information about a particular subject. In college many teachers do not know your name. At big universities you are only a number. Students are assigned readings that only about 30% is relevant to their life. Most college students only read about 45% of the assigned material. As students we are forced to purchase hundred dollar books that we never open. When it is time to sell the books back they are only worth 10% of the original purchase or they are no longer in use by that university. Many students never come to class. Students are given multiple test that are irrelevant to their major and many students dropout because of this matter.
This movie really captured my college experience because I have always thought about every fact that was outlined in the video. I would have added more demonstrations of daily life task of a student. An example of a student performing all the task that were outlined would have given the video viewers a better understanding of characteristics of students today. Also teachers do not possess the adequate amount of professional development.
It's Not About The Technology by Kelly Hines
Technology is a tool and can only be useful if you understand how to use it. The tools teachers are using today for instruction will not be without an evolution mindset. The list of four things that teachers must recognize in order to be effectively and positively impact students are the key facts to becoming a successful educator. Teachers also have to be dedicated in order for them to educate the students to their full potential.
A successful teacher has to be kept updated on technology, research and the proper teaching tools. Many teachers are not taking out the time to familiarize themselves with the updated material required to teach the students. Due to the lack of knowledge and passion to learn many of our teachers are causing our students to be below the basic standards for learning.
Is it okay to be a Technologically Illiterate Teacher? by Karl Fisch
Many teachers are technologically illiterate which is causing our students to fall below the basic learning standards. Teachers are not investing in the time to get educated on advancing technology. Teachers should be required throughout the year to take technology courses to stay updated on the latest technology. Once they have mastered the skill they should be required to teach it to their students.
Many teachers are using the excuse technology is advancing to rapidly and that is the excuse for not keeping up. Mr. Fisch mentioned in his post that technology is as important as reading and I totally agree. Technology is apart of just about every new project that arise in today's society. Technology is used as additional ways to communicate, liberate, and accomplish goals. Therefore it is not okay to be a technologically illiterate teacher.
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Teachers are assigning busy work just so that they can think that we are doing something. What are we really accomplishing? We are learning to stay busy with things that are irrelevant to our program of study.
ReplyDeleteI feel that technology is an important tool in the schools. Teachers have to take the time to find out what is a great way to grasp students interest. Students are interest in technolgy.
Modern technology is a great way to get a student attention.
Teachers have to be dedicate and eager to learn new things (ex. modern techonology) just like the students.
On the topic of, Is it okay to be a Technologically Illiterate Theater, I absolutely agree with you when you say, "Teachers should be required throughout the year to take technology courses to stay updated on the latest technology." If we as future educators have to keep our children on the right track for the years following them, then we need to do our part. The bottom line is, reading, writing and technology are now labeled under the same column. Being technologically educated is a must, especially if you make the choice to be a future educator.
ReplyDelete"In this video students were able to use google docs and spreadsheets to edit information about a particular subject." In the Wesch video? Where does it say this. I must have missed it.
ReplyDeleteWhat about the social counter assignment. You missed that. Your have not completed your assignment until you add your reaction to that counter.