Blog Post #2

Did You Know?

1. After watching this video, you can really see how much we use technology. Technology has came a long way. Most people use some type of technology everyday.

It is just so exciting to see how much technology is growing. To me, it's interesting that they are able to know what technology will be like in 2049. As well as, making it "exceed the computational capabilities of the entire human species. 

Mr. Winkle Wakes

2. Mr. Winkle shows how technology is in everyday life. People do not realize just how much technology is used. As shown by Mr. Winkle technology is in business offices and hospitals. 

Mr. Winkle also had another good point, technology is not being used properly in the classrooms. The growing technology needs to be used in the classrooms to make learning fun and exciting for the students. Mr. Winkle was a good example of how even after 100 years, things are still being taught the same way. 

The Importance of Creativity

3. I liked the fact that education was to bring us into this future that we can not grasp, it made me realize how important education and creativity are. I like the fact that creativity is not a right or wrong thing. Anyone can be creativity if they put their mind to it. I hope to have a lot of creativity and imagination in my classroom.

The main quote that stuck out to me was when he said that if we are not prepared to be wrong then we will never come up with anything original. To me this means to be yourself and an individual, don't try and be like someone else. Be a leader not a follower!

Cecelia Gault Interviews Sir Ken Robinson

4. As Cecelia interviews Ken Robinson he stresses the importance of a better balance between science and art. I think that is a very good point to bring up. Students need to be very well-rounded these days. He also brings up the use of technology. Technology is important to this day and time. I believe every student should be able to use technology, especially in the classroom.

Robinson also talks about the three myths of creativity. One of the myths being only certain people are creative. I do not agree with this, I believe anyone can be creative. That's one thing I love about children, that will create things, even if they are wrong.

Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts

5. By watching this video it really made me think of things in a different way. She made me realize that you do not have to know everything before you start teaching. Somethings you learn as you go along. I love the fact that as she is teaching her students, they are also teaching her.

She has a great approach to teaching. By using the computers in the classroom, she is teaching her students how to use technology. It is also getting them connected to people all around the world.