Take a look at the Pay Attention, which really hits home how technologically evolved our students really are.
Let me know what you think.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
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Thanks for finding this and posting about it. I've even added it to a later lesson here. I had seen a similar video before, but not this one. Definitely food for thought!
Talk about shaking up the education world and trying something new.
I think we have a responcibility to teach our students how to use this technology to be more productive, but also how to use it ethiclly and responcibily.
I agree. It also needs to be impressed upon them that things they post on the internet do not go away and can have an impact on their lives in the future!
I think it's interesting that we like to post to video blogs. i think that speaks to learning styles of even the teachers. We need engagement for sure and it is entertaining as we learn. I especially like the terms "bg" (before google) and digital learner (this should be side by side with all other learning styles such as visual, auditory, etc.)
I find it interesting that we all like to respond to a blog that utilizes a video. What's that say about even teachers wanting entertainment to learn? I especially liked his term "digital learner". I think we need to add thhis to kinestetic, auditory, etc. learners.
I agree, that technology is a great way to reach students. I for one spend an incredible amount of time linked to my computers (either at home or school.) It just wouldn't be a full evening if I didn't come home and check email, blogs, and search the web for something. I run a second job from home through emails and cell calls. Heck, I even make a good portion of my purchases on line. It makes sense that this is a great way to reach students.
I fear, as many probably do, that students should still learn the rudiments of reading and writing correctly. If we use this technology, I think it is our responsibility to also insist that students use proper English, instead of the slang & shorthand codes that are so popular. While it may be a talent to be able to use the codes and abbreviations fluently, if we allow these shortcuts, how can we call students educated?
Good point! I feel technology should be used to enhance what we are doing - not replace it.
Thanks for posting this. As an educator it really makes you reflect on your teaching practices . . . the only problem is that sometimes it is hard to keep up!
Keeping up can be overwhelming. I want to try everything but realize I need to focus on one thing at a time. I wonder how my teachers felt when computers were becoming the rage (I have to admit that I learned data processing with punch cards!).
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