I really enjoyed this film because it seemed to reflect my college experience perfectly. I feel that the the cost of college is crazy. I also feel that the cost of books is insane. I can not stand buying a book that I never open for class. For me the worst part of buying books is the fact that when you go to sell them back they do not want the book or they only give you a portion of what the book is worth. This film really made me think of all the positive and negatives of the college life. Sometimes it seems like there are way more negatives than positive. For instance, another negative is that college is very time consuming! College is a job all by its self. I feel that I work harder at going to school than I do when I go to work. To answer the second question, "... How could I make the film accurately represent myself?" Personally, I feel that this film did a very good job at representing the way I feel about big universities. However, in my opinion another way to show problems could be through a survey and after getting an accurate survey you could interview one person out of each group. This maybe better than someone holding up signs. For me students getting the opportunity to express the way they feel about a situation makes students feel like they have control. In conclusion, I feel that this film reflects and relates to most of the college students today.
2. "It's not about the Technology"
When I first read the title “Its not about technology”, I thought why would we get a blog assignment on something that has this name. Than I began to read the article and realized that this title was used to get my attention rather than tell me how we do not need technology. Kelly Hines brings out many good points about the use of technology. I could not agree more with the points made such as, technology needs to be taught to students. However, if the teacher is not always trying to learn new things about the system than the students will not be taught new things. I feel that teachers and students have to learn together when it comes to using computers in the classroom. Once again Kelly makes a good point in saying that technology is useless without good teaching, this is so true. Every child learns differently and every teacher teaches differently. We have to find ways to teach students so that it is easy for all students to understand. Personally, when it comes to technology I feel that it is a hands on activity and that students can not learn unless they are able to work with the computer.
3. The Fisch Bowl
This article, “Is it okay to be a technologically Illiterate Teacher?”, is very forth coming and interesting. Karl Fisch voices his opinion in a way that I would never think would caught someone attention. His ideas are informative, funny, and interesting. This post showed how people truly fill about Teachers and where they should stand when it comes to technology. To say that teachers should be humiliated if they do not know the basic skills of technology is amazing. Because I know in the past I have made a comment that I did not know much about computers. Now looking back at that I feel horrible and this post have given me motivation to learn more and take the step to figure out new things when it comes to technology. Though I have been guilty of saying that computers where not my thing, I still feel that all teachers should learn about technology and also learn the way children understand technology. I also feel that all teachers should be willing to learn about computers. Yes, I will agree that sometimes it does seem to take longer putting together an assignment on the computer, but, we must be willing to take that time so that our students can get the best education that there is out there. To answer Fisch question, NO, it is not okay for teachers to be technologically illiterate. Every teachers needs to take to time to learn advances in technology.
4.Gary's Social Media Count
This chart is insane for everyone around the world not only educators. The numbers are constantly going up. I believe that the rate at which the numbers are rising will affect me as a teacher simply because, all of the items listed on the chart where things used by or through technology. I think it is scary and amazing at the same time. Scary because if the numbers are constantly rising that way now than what will the numbers shoe in 10 or 20 years? I also find it amazing because the world is growing at such a rapid speed and technology is growing faster. As a future teacher I wonder will we ever be able to keep up with technology and all the new advances. I do not have the answers but it makes me think!
Excellent post Crystal!
ReplyDeleteI could not agree with you more on your answer to Fisch's question. No, it is not ok for teachers to be technologically illiterate. As you pointed out teachers must be willing to learn along with the students. And, as you said learning to use technology is a very hands on activity. There is no better way to engage students than to get them actively involved in their own learning.
You also said that it takes longer to prepare an assignment on the computer. I think by the time we get to the end of this semester your will see that preparation on the computer is actually much faster and exponentially more beneficial once you get the hang of it.
Your blog is looking good. Be sure to proof read before publishing a post. I noticed a couple of minor things that I know you would have corrected if you had reread. Otherwise, keep up the good work. SS
Hey Crystal! I am your C4c #3! I want to first start off by saying excellent job on summarizing blog post #4. I have to agree with you on all of these posts!
ReplyDeleteVision of Students Today: My college experience has been the exact same. Textbooks are ridiculous now days! Outside of books and tuition prices, you have the opportunity to go sit in a class with hundreds of other students. This is my biggest worry…number of students in a classroom. My cousin is in fifth grade, and he has a very large number of classmates in his class!
It’s not about the Technology: YES IT IS! I had the exact same thought when I read the title to this article! Kelly Kines did a great job arguing why he feels technology is so important in today’s world!
The Fisch Bowl: I agree once again! I feel that it is very important for teachers to understand technology. I also feel that teachers should not just understand it, but should also teach it to their students. Where else are the students’ going to learn about technology?
Gary’s Social Media Count: All I have to say is WOW! This numbers are unveilieveable! You are right, “the world is growing at such a rapid speed and technology is growing faster!” This is crazy to even think about!