Before reading about the course I was interested in what it would offer me. Now that I've read more about the course and have more of an idea about what we'll be learning I'm actually excited to learn more.
I think the clip on 21st Century learners summed up the situation perfectly- the kids today (the same kids that we're meant to be teaching) are moving forward constantly. They were born in to a reality where technological advances are astounding and are continuing to develop non-stop. The reality is that many of their teachers either can't keep up with the technological changes or most likely quite often don't try. If we, as teachers in 2013, don't immerse ourselves in the technology that our pupils are so fluent in we are in danger of losing them and of failing to connect with them.
I do think that one has to be careful not to rob students of their ability to think creatively and sometimes technology can do so when used incorrectly but I think there are so many ways that teachers can incorporate technology into the classroom that can encourage students to create, think out-of-the-box and really look forward to their learning experiences.
I do hope that this course provides me with tools that will help me engage the students I will be teaching. I want to be a teacher that attempts to connect with her students and I think this course can provide me with the tools that can help me do just that.
I have no doubt this course will move you into the 21st century.
ReplyDeleteHi Rivka!
DeleteIt seems like we are sharing the same feelings and wishes toward the course and the teaching...
Good luck!
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Hi Rivka,
ReplyDeleteI want to expand on the following idea from your blog, "I think there are so many ways that teachers can incorporate technology into the classroom that can encourage students to create, think out-of-the-box and really look forward to their learning experiences."
After reading some of the technology and educational blogs I realized that technology is an amazing means for teachers to access teaching ideas, for example "Teacher Tube. This encourages teachers to be more creative, "out-of-the-box" educators resulting in enthusiastic learners.