School Iniative by Travis Allen
In watching the short video by Travis Allen. He presented solid information on how to address budget issues across the board. Travis Allen makes several argument about how the Ischool can benefit students as well as their educators. The first argument focuses on the forgoing budget cuts that plagues school systems from coast to coast. The second argument addresses the decrease in educators that are due to the budget cuts. And the final arguement is the class sizes are steadily increasing.
While watching this short video I couldn't help but think of several issues that might arise needing special attention. The security of the Itouch is in question. The affordability of the Itouch per student and the jobs that will be lost to the electronic platform of school. In watching the second video by Travis Allen it is evident that the Ischool has some success in certain areas, but several issues still need to be addressed.
In the first Ischool video. My first issue was in fact answered being that the school would have access to securing the availability of the internet for the students during calls sessions. The affordibility of the Itouch was the second issue that would need addressing. In some areas uniforms and class supply list are a must prior to stepping foot in the classroom, do we then ask parents to fork out 150.00 per student for an I touch. For the families that could not affored the Itouch where does that leave the student? When or at what age do we introduce this technology into the classroom.
Ischool working with I touch sounds like a great tool for a classroom, but should be utilized in moderation. In some school systems the smart board is being introduced in the classrooms and there are several kinks and glitches to be worked out. As long as the issues that arise are adrressed in a timely manner the Itouch and Ischool merger sounds like a wonderful platform to work with in classes today.
Virtual Choir
This was beautiful bring everyone together in such a manner. This shows how technology can be manipulated through channels such as the one used to create this Lux Aurumque. It does make you wonder whatelse can and has been manipulated though technology.
Teaching in the 21st Century
I agree to a certain extint with this video. Teachers would then become glorified babysitteres--NOT-- All of the media networks are currently available. They have yet been utilized in such a capacity. Facts without guidance and cultivation is just plain facts. Social skills can be inquired on the net but not aqurired.
Flipped Classroom
In the three short videos on flipping the classroom the college methods are being applied to the classrooms. This falls in line with the no child left behind. If your child can preview the lessons the night prior to doing the applications on line the process of understanding and retaining information is greater. This also can be of assitance to parents assisting their children at home. Flipping the classroom in assistance brings the teacher to the student. If the student has to go to the restroom the pause button is just a click away. Students can pause rewind, replay, and get in practice prior to going to class. This is a great way for students to learn and be creative.
"...makes several argument about ..." arguments, not argument
ReplyDelete"The first argument focuses on the forgoing budget cuts that plagues school systems from coast to coast." Omit forging or replace with ongoing. plague not plagues (subject is plural so verb must be also)
"...and the jobs that will be lost to the electronic platform of school." Awkward (electronic platform). I will leave the correction to you. Let me ask a question, however. Are you also concerned about the newspaper employees who have just lost their jobs as a result of the shift to electronic publishing?
"..students during calls sessions." I think you mean class sessions.
"... do we then ask parents to fork out 150.00 per student for an I touch." In Baldwin County all students will be furnished an iPad or a MacBook within 2 years. It can be done! Even in Alabama.
"... whatelse can and has been ..." what else not whatelse
No summary of the major points of Teaching in the 21st century. Skimpy response.
"Facts without guidance and cultivation is just plain facts." are, not is
"This falls in line with the no child left behind." I don't see the connection.
Getting better - slowly. Keep at it!
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ReplyDeleteI noticed that you had just a few spelling and typing errors on this post. The first one that stuck out was :
" several argument..."
Several meaning more than one? " Arguments"
I liked how you examined all angles of these ideas. I never thought about teacher job loss due to the sudden spike in technology use. The good news is that we are now required to learn about technology in college so we can teach it to the up and coming generations. I also noticed how you commented on the costs of uniforms and supplies. Many schools in Baldwin County have already been awarded GRANTS. These technology grants give the schools a budget to supply students with MAC books. Once every school gets technologically updated students will no longer have textbooks or be required to buy OTHER necessary school supplies each year. When this happens parents would be able to afford to support the use of technology in public schools. I think this is the point he was implying when he noted that parents typically spend $600 on supplies. $150 is far less expensive. Other than a few grammatical errors your blog seems fairly well put together. I do think all posts require pictures though so next time you might want to add a few, and don't forget the ATL & TITLE modifiers. :)
Annie Turner
You make some great points in your post. I for one, did not think about the job loss of the teachers in the ischool. I do think it is a bit of a reach for parents to supply these itouches. Other than the grammatical errors, your thoughts were spot on. Good job!
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