Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Thing #2
Some of the videos that I watched with this lesson were reminiscent of a previous convocation that we had in our district. As I age time seems to go faster, but even as fast as that goes the rate that knowledge increases is beyond my comprehension. When I just recall how much technology has changed in my limited life span I find it mind boggling to imagine what my grandchildren will see in their lifetimes. Will there be the time or inclination to "stop and smell the roses?" Using these tools wisely in our learning environment will give a whole new meaning to who is going to view a student's work or end product (dare I even mention the public seeing some of the educator's work?). It is so easy to imagine the pride that a student would have in a well done product that would be admired by extended family and others from all parts of the country, maybe even from around the world. Seeing all student's actively engaged in a learning activity is reason enough to learn this technology. Granted there will probably be many times where my students are teaching me, but don't we say we learn the most when we have to teach it?
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I agree. The possibilities are limitless for students to engage in, learn from, and feel confident about through using these tools. It's exciting to explore the boundaries of where this could take educational practices and classroom activities. This is new exploration and discovery for me and that is exciting and challenging at the same time!!
ReplyDeleteThere is so much out there it is overwhelming. Hopefully this class will provide you with a few "things" that will help in getting those students engaged. Glad you're in the class!
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean. I look at Madison and wonder where has the time gone. She cracks up when I tell her that I didn't even have email when I first started teaching (and I haven't been teaching that long). Everything she picks up she thinks should have ssome sort of touch screen and a network!
ReplyDeleteWhen I see my four year old grand daugter using her Nintendo DS I am totally convinced that she knows more about technology than I do! I'm peddling as fast as I can just to not get any farther behind! With lots of help I may even make some progress. ;)
ReplyDeleteConvocation! That is why that video looked so familiar. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI know that the changes in technology have been huge over my life but at the same time, once I've become accustomed to a new tool, I have a hard time remembering what it was like without it. I can't remember when the internet became such an important part of my life. It seems like it has always been that way.
Our convocations are so inspiring. It is with anticipation that I look forward to what will come next. Without our district's fabulous staff development department I would clearly still be in the "cave dweller's day" instead of the "pioneer stage"! They have eased us into this so well, and don't we have the best Help Desk that can be found anywhere?
ReplyDeleteI, too, am amazed by the advancement of technology in my lifetime. For someone who remembers growing up without even having a TV for some time and then it was just one black and white TV that was also considered a piece of furniture, the fact that people can now watch entire movies on hand-held devices is mind boggling to me. Not to mention that average, everyday people (especially younger people) are creating their own videos and putting them out there for the world to view. It is so frustrating when I see all of the negative stuff that is floating around out there with kids having access to it. I hope that more and more people in this profession can begin to introduce kids to the positive things that they can find and use.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. I think the technology is wonderful and opens the world up for us, but I also see my grown daughters in college spending hours a day on it and wonder about them living and experiencing life instead of learning about it on a computer. I worry about our kids getting outdoors and taking time just to sit and ponder life. But, I also see all the possibilities available to them on the internet and all the connections they can make. It certainly makes you think!
ReplyDeleteGoodness! I was completely unaware there was someone else taking the course that could remember when homes had only 1 TV (B & W at that). To push it even farther, when we first got our phone we were on a party line. You had to call the operator to make the call for you. When Mom and Dad weren't home one day I got off the "yellow monster" I actually called Operator to see if she could tell me where they were. Now just look at what you can do with a phone. I won't even get started on cameras!
ReplyDeletehoopla, I don't think you have to worry about your girls not experiencing life - especially not after hearing the stories that your oldest had to tell about her trip to Belize!
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