Did You Know 3.0?
The facts presented in this video reinforce the fact that we must prepare our students to succeed in a global world. Google, Facebook, and the internet in general have made our world a smaller place. To stay competitive, our students must not only be prepared to succeed locally or even nationally. They must be ready to compete on a global scale.
This video is a reminder that our world is constantly changing and there is always something “in the works” that will be bigger and better than the current technology. It was interesting to read the information on students getting a four-year technical degree. It is hard to believe that the information they learn in their first year will be out of date before they even complete their degree.
Mr. Winkle Wakes
This video is a reminder that we must prepare students to succeed in life in addition to teaching them the academics. If students only came to school and learned the academic knowledge, they would not be prepared for the real world.
As educators, it is our job to stay current on technology so that we can pass the information along to our students. They will need more than just the academic knowledge to be successful in the future.
Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity
This speaker had a great presentation. His humor and wit kept the audience engaged. At the same time, he got his point across. His real-world examples helped bring this subject to life.
It is interesting to think that schools actually “kill” creativity, but after watching this video, I see where the thought comes from. As educators, it is important to encourage creativity among students. We also need to recognize different learning styles instead of labeling students as learning disabled.
Harness Your Student’s Digital Smarts
It is refreshing to see teachers thinking outside of the box and not being afraid to try new technology in their classrooms. I like the fact that she doesn’t always give her students the answers, and she makes them figure things out on their own.
This video also confirms that we are moving towards global learning and collaboration. With technology, the world is becoming a smaller place. I like the fact that she created an environment where the students were not only learning but teaching each other as well.
Everything that you said was very agreeable. It seems that you got the gist of each video. How do you plan to apply the things you observed in your own classroom?
ReplyDeleteI could not agree with you more that the most important thing to do as educators is to prepare students for a life full of improved technology, competition on a global level, and most importantly push creativity.
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