We All Become Learners : Mrs. Bennett goes on to explain how the use of technology in the class rooms has made such an impact of everyone individually. When everyone has their own devised, it forces us all to learn by doing. Therefore everyone is learning something new, even the teachers.
1. Rung Oi! - Earth - We're in it together!: This video shows how Alabama native and author Pat Mitchell's song, "Earth were in it together" has went viral. With the help of technology students in Vietnam recorded a sweet routine to her song.
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2. Ms. Lauber Interview: Dr.Strange interviews Ms. Lauber, a teacher of 16 Years at Gulf Shore Elementary. She goes on to explain the difference in teaching over the past 4 years, and what an impact it has made on students.
3. Dr. Ernie Rosado Interview: Dr. Strange has a very informal interview with the principle of Gulf Shore High School. Dr. Rosado goes on to discuss what kind of qualities he is looking for when he hire teachers.
4. Aaron Warner: This interview is with the instruction technology specialist over at Gulf Shores Elementary. Mr. Warner goes on to explain his role in helping teachers transition from the traditional classroom to the new technologically advanced classroom. He also goes on to discuss the impact of technology on students.
These videos were so helpful to me. I have made it known of my skepticism with this new way of technology based teaching. Watching these interviews has changed my mind dramatically. Mr. Warner discussed the change in the way students, talk, interact, and participate in learning activities. With project based leaning students are less intimidated to ask questions, and give feedback. I can relate to this because I myself have always been a hands on learner. When Ms. Lauber talked about the change in reading levels, and scores it was exciting to me. I absolutely love to read, and feel as though people just don't value a good book anymore. It's refreshing to see such changes in such an important subject like reading.
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Mrs. Bennett made some great points about everyone learning from one another. Students are learning from educators, and educators are learning from students. I'm so amazed that children in kindergarten were making trailers in imovie. I have to be honest it took me hours to figure out our book trailer project. Listening to Mrs. Davis, and Mrs, Bennett help me to realize I have to "improve my technology game"! I must commit myself to learn as much as I can about the different methods of technology used today. My career depends on it.
Like Dr. Rosado stated in the hiring process he is looking for educators who can bring something new and interesting to the table. They are looking for people who can go beyond a boring lecture, and really interact with students. It's obvious through these videos how important these changes are. I'm amazed at what an impact project based learning and technology is playing on students. As I watched the young children sing Mrs. Mitchell's song it really touched my heart. What a wonderful gesture to share with kids across the globe. It just goes to show that " the sky is definitely the limit" through these methods of learning.
3. Dr. Ernie Rosado Interview: Dr. Strange has a very informal interview with the principle of Gulf Shore High School. Dr. Rosado goes on to discuss what kind of qualities he is looking for when he hire teachers.
4. Aaron Warner: This interview is with the instruction technology specialist over at Gulf Shores Elementary. Mr. Warner goes on to explain his role in helping teachers transition from the traditional classroom to the new technologically advanced classroom. He also goes on to discuss the impact of technology on students.
These videos were so helpful to me. I have made it known of my skepticism with this new way of technology based teaching. Watching these interviews has changed my mind dramatically. Mr. Warner discussed the change in the way students, talk, interact, and participate in learning activities. With project based leaning students are less intimidated to ask questions, and give feedback. I can relate to this because I myself have always been a hands on learner. When Ms. Lauber talked about the change in reading levels, and scores it was exciting to me. I absolutely love to read, and feel as though people just don't value a good book anymore. It's refreshing to see such changes in such an important subject like reading.
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Mrs. Bennett made some great points about everyone learning from one another. Students are learning from educators, and educators are learning from students. I'm so amazed that children in kindergarten were making trailers in imovie. I have to be honest it took me hours to figure out our book trailer project. Listening to Mrs. Davis, and Mrs, Bennett help me to realize I have to "improve my technology game"! I must commit myself to learn as much as I can about the different methods of technology used today. My career depends on it.
Like Dr. Rosado stated in the hiring process he is looking for educators who can bring something new and interesting to the table. They are looking for people who can go beyond a boring lecture, and really interact with students. It's obvious through these videos how important these changes are. I'm amazed at what an impact project based learning and technology is playing on students. As I watched the young children sing Mrs. Mitchell's song it really touched my heart. What a wonderful gesture to share with kids across the globe. It just goes to show that " the sky is definitely the limit" through these methods of learning.
"Learning Never Ends!"
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post, especially when you wrote about the videos personally impacting you. I noticed you wrote "goes on to discuss" several times; rewording these sentences to avoid repetition could improve the quality of your post. I imagine a number of principals are looking for teachers that know about PBL and are current with technology. When it comes to technology, the sky's the limit to what you can do.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post, good job. I was skeptical about using technology in the classroom as well, especially being from and wanting to teach in Baldwin County, since they have Macbooks and iPads. Now, after being in this class and seeing the resources we have, I am excited to start using them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Yesenia, you could reword some of your sentences to avoid repetition.
Very thorough post! Good job!
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