Blog Post #2

Did You Know: John Strange

         This video discusses the over expanding use of technology in all aspects. It is determined that the growth rate of technology is over the rate in which Americans are learning compared to that of other countries; therefore causing Americans to spend more on the ever changing global technologies. It's becoming a brighter future with the change in technology because the children are better equipped through hands on experiences. Teachers are provided with professional development that ensures that they are keeping up with the changes in technology enhanced world.



Mr.Winkle Wakes: Matthew Needleman

        This presentation shows us how generation after generation has been inspired by different ways of learning. It is important as an educator to see learners in different aspects allowing for the use of technology to gain a sense of learning through a variety of engaging experiences to relate to its technologies. Being a teacher requires you to step outside your comfort zone and allow the students to be the teacher and the teacher to facilitate the students learning.  Children learn through experience and peers. Once a student in comfortable in his/her environment  it will allow for them to grow through leaps and bounds. This will promote a need to keep up with the challenges we face through the use of technology.

The Importance of Creativity:

         Although this video was lengthy; it was extremely valuable and interesting to see and understand ones views on how creativity and literacy are becoming equally creditable in the value of how an individual learns. Creativity expresses how one thinks about what they are thinking about. Literacy will fall in place by allowing one to be focused on their own individual learning. Sir Ken Robinson expresses clarity on the learning of that in whom is a creative thinker. I value the credits he gives to individuals whose learning is different from that which is to be considered normal learning.


Pinterest:

        Pinterest is a highly innovative tool that is designed to be used as a cork board for the internet. This site has several headings that is used to to reach each individuals wants and needs. The education board is highly recommended to move educators in the direction that involves a collaborative tool for teachers, students, and parents. The 20 Best Pinterest Boards about Education Technology is a great source of information to allow teachers to become 21st century educators. These individuals have posted pins and a great deal of resources  that are available at your fingertips. The Four Ways to Use Pinterest explains how the organization of the lesson plans, student use,and sharing ideas between educators and all involved can be a wonderful visual aide. It provides students with an innovative and engaging sight on how to express their creativity through the use of pinning. Along with its many useful resources and ideas, Pinterest is becoming highly more recommended in making the lives of educators and their students more productive and meaningful.