I then watched A Vision of Students Today by Michael Wesch. This video gave shocking statistics about the average life of a college student. It showed how the lives of these students were directly linked to a form of technology in some way. There were so many things mentioned in this video that seemed to make the classroom of today a "misfit" for the students of this generation. In fact, students even shared that most of the time they had their personal computers in the classroom, but they were not doing anything that related to that class at all. The college class of today seems to simply be an auditorium averaging about 115 students who are their physically, but not mentally there at all. This video is from 2007, so just imagine what it is like today.
For teachers or University presidents this should come as a wake up call. Both teachers and University presidents need to understand the students of today before they can be effective.This video may open eyes showing how unprepared today's college student is for the world into which they are about to enter. Obviously, since these students are linked to technology, presidents should encourage teachers to incorporate technology in their classrooms to engage students. Even the students in the video proposed that technology alone can save them. They are probably right!
How Will You Teach Me in the 21st Century?
This video by Melinda Kraft is a great way to get educators to think about implementing technology into teaching the newer generation of students. She shows how technology is being used by almost everyone, even grandmas!Melinda lists that she believes that students should know how to use technology, they should be able to communicate effectively and understand the impact of media on their lives, and they should have experienced interaction in a global economy.
I want my students to know and understand the importance of technology and how when used correctly, it can greatly enhance their learning. I want my students to be able to apply the technologies they know to assignments given in my class, future classes and life in general! I want my students to have experienced a sense of accomplishment, much like I feel after taking this EDM310 class. This will be an experience that moves them outside of the box into a higher level of learning and thinking!
I like Melinda's approach, but if I had to change the video I would use actual video clippings of people engaging in these much needed technologies and not all still pictures.
The Basic Technology Tool Kit
I read this blog next! It is not a part of the assignment to write anything about it but I did find it a good read. It is true, the technology tool kit of teachers today is nothing like it was in 1999. Then again, why would it be? Technology is moving fast and teachers need to be life long learners and keep up with it. Otherwise, we are not preparing our students for the world in which they will soon enter.
I commented on the blog:Hi Dorothy,
I too am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. It is great to see this list for present and future teachers. Dr. Strange is definitely preparing his future educators to carry this tool kit of today and NOT the one from 1999. All teachers should be eager to find out what new things they need to add to their tool kit. After all, we are supposed to be life lone learners and if we are not, how can we prepare the students of this technologically literate generation for the world upon which they are about to enter? Feel free to visit My Blog.
Thanks,
Angyl White
Mr. Webb did a great job with these students and you can tell that he is very passionate about his work. He advocates allowing students to take control of their learning through technology. It was inspiring to see that he used legally blind Carlton as a main actor in the video. Imagine the confidence this student was given. I would like to incorporate this form of learning in my classroom.
We Are Using IPads in Room 6 at Pt England School
It was inspiring to see that even 6 yr olds in England have begun to use technology in class. Technology is rapidly taking over and I cannot wait to be a part of it!
Hi, Angie,
ReplyDeleteI found my way to your blog from a response you left in a post by Dean Shareski on how his students can't be lurkers.
I have only skimmed through some of your posts because responsibilities beckon, but I will be back. You have some really wonderful things to share here. I just retired from 14 years as a computer technology integration specialist in a middle school, but I can never leave my passion for edtech or learning from my PLN behind. More later:) I was inspired to leave a comment by another post by Dean on the Discovery Education Network called, "How Hard is it to Leave a Comment?"
It was exciting to receive notification that you had left a comment on my blog! This is an assignment for school! I am glad that you like what I have to say! Follow me on twitter @A_Cakz! Networking is great =)
Delete"...Even the students in the video proposed that technology alone can save them...." They said technology could save them? And only technology could save them? I think you misunderstood the message. technology should be used, but it was not advocated as a "savior".
ReplyDeleteWell, I think on reflection that the assignment for Blog Post #13 was excessive. so I will excuse you for the part you did not do. You really should watch Brian Crosby's talk. It is very powerful and important, especially considering the kids in his class.
I watched Mr. Crosby's video, but I did not see that we were supposed to add a comment to our blogs about it. I am sorry, I must have read the assignment wrong!
ReplyDeleteThanks=)