The ischool Initiative In listening to Travis Allen's proposal of the Ischool, I have a few doubts. He argues that by introducing ischool into a public school it will decrease the costs for each student furthermore decrease the entire budget for the school. This would help since most public school budgets are being cut all around the United States. When using the ischool it will eliminate the use of all paper and books, decreasing the work load for teachers. The ischool offers many applications that would help students just as text books do a few of the applications that stood out to me were the graphing and scientific calculator apps, these items together cost well over $200 alone, paying for the cost of one itouch or ipad. The development of ischool, allows for interaction amongst students, teachers and parents. This interaction will open the door for higher expectations and less confusion on lessons and accountability.
I feel that the ischool would be a great way to enhance public schools and the way society views public school education. Often time people feel that if they send their kids to public school they will not be offered the higher standards of education. However with the ischool the possibilities are endless for students. They will have the ability to learn new and innovative techniques, while eliminating their work load and confusion with instant access to their school work and teachers lessons. It will also allow students and teachers to be fully accountable, a student would not have the means to make excuses when they would have instant access to anything they have missed as well as having access to all their assignments and homework deadlines.
Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir - 'Lux Aurumque'
This video is the ultimate definition of how technology has effected our lives. For one hundred and eighty five people to come together to create this beautiful masterpiece without having met or ever performed together is amazing. After watching this video I sat staring at the screen in amazement, this would never had happened had technology not had such an impact on society. The use of the internet has overcome our society, however in some regard I think that the internet has had a bad influence on society in the ways that they over indulge themselves. After seeing this video the over indulgence has created a masterpiece as well as a turning point in our society.
Teaching in the 21st century By Kevin Roberts
Kevin Roberts proposes some valid information and answers to many problems being thrown into educators and their students futures. He says that teachers are no longer the source of learning they are the filter. The filter between information and students. It is through this form of filtering a teacher can achieve success. I agree with Roberts, the way society lives is changing quickly, therefore the way we teach and prepare our students needs to change, QUICKLY! Students are learning for college and learning facts, however we need to prepare our students for real life run-ins as well as real life problems. By incorporating blogs, podcasts and experimenting with technology to find what fits best into my curriculum and classroom will allow for further success for my students. Roberts tries to allow the viewer to realize if we don't prepare for the way students are learning now , we will not benefit at all and consequently lose our jobs.
Flipping the Classroom
In watching the videos about FLipping the Classroom, opened my eyes to the way students view and engage learning. Enhancing their minds by incorporating FIZZ- Video lecture series it allows for a more efficient and engaging experience. This video lecture also allows students to view lectures multiple times and creates classroom time outside of the class itself. In allowing students to learn in ways they are familiar with students become more engaged. As a teacher it is important to have an open mind when creating a curriculum that suits the needs of our students as well as their futures. Technology has already made so many changes and will continue to make changes in the style most effective for learning.
Hey there Hannah, I was assigned to comment on your blog post #5. You are a great writer and I really enjoy your color scheme! I think you make a great statement in the section about the virtual choir. It is without a doubt a masterpiece, but you mention that as great as the internet is people are tending to over indulge and can be a bad thing. When watching Mr.Whitacre's video I was swept away by the music and forgot to look at the bigger picture at hand. Thank you for taking my blinders off and sharing your opinions on the matter! Good job, and keep up the good work!
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ReplyDeleteBack again! You stated at the beginning that you had some doubts about the iSchool, but you never really extrapolated on that line of thought. We're always interested to see what y'all think about things and don't be afraid to disagree with us or Dr. Strange. Travis Allen recently came to visit with us this past Monday and we learned a lot from the experience. The iSchool Initiative is about more than just getting iTouches or iPads into the hands of every student. It's about revolutionizing the way we educate and the materials we use to do so.
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