Don't Teach Your Kids This Stuff. Please? by Scott McLeod, an Associate Professor at Iowa State University, is a wonderful, cleverly written poem about the use of technology in the classroom. I loved this poem. I agree with Dr. McLeod about using technology in the classroom. I think it can only benefit and enhance education. With everything, there are positives and negatives to kids using computers; however, I think it is essential in today's society. I think the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages.
The ISchool Initiative is a video by a high school student, Travis, who points out how much money schools could save by using an ITouch device by Apple. He averaged that schools could save around $600 per student buy using the ITouch versus paper, pencils, copy machines, books, etc. He also showed some of the apps available now that students can use and apps that should be created.
I like his idea. I think students would like it as well. Of course there is the money issue, but it would be a really cool thing for students, parents, and teachers to be able to use. I think it would make learning fun for students, and I also think it would help students to be more "technologically literate."
I really like how the negative statement in this video could be reversed to say a positive statement. I like how they tried to make their point, that we have a choice. I think this is a great video, and we all need to choose to not be a lost generation.
I think this is pretty awesome. Who knew something like this could be created on the internet? I sure didn't. It just goes to show you that there is a whole other way of doing everything now. I like it.
Hello,Teri.I really enjoyed reading your blog.I agree with you when you say that with technology its always something new to learn. Whitarce really showed me that when I watched his video.I loved the Lost Generation video because it really gave a positive way to leave you thinking at the end.We are the future and we can change things if we try.
ReplyDeleteHey Teri,
ReplyDeleteI think all of your comments are good and you have some good points, but I think you need to say more. Ask yourself: Why are these things relevant to me? Do I really think this is accurate, or am I just agreeing because it seems right? Speak your opinion on anything you think should be added or taken away.
Keep on blogging!