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Thursday, July 26, 2007

Which one are you?

I was especially excited today to hear you all articulate a pretty profound shift in thinking. We discussed so much about being the "different" educators. Who are we as educators? Who are our students? How can we meet their needs?

Read this article that explains where the gaps are... (we know there are many).

Share your thoughts, ideas, connections, or disconnections.

posted by Janelle @ 7/26/2007 08:47:00 AM  

4 Comments:

  • At 7/26/2007 10:01 AM, Blogger Kinderbeanie :) said…

    What I Learned From This Article:
    Kids of today learn differently, but are still being educated by an antiquated system. Kids of today are surrounded information on a continual basis and are considered "digital natives". They are the movers and shakers of creating new environments that are multimedia. Most educators are what the author termed "digital immigrants", we are currently and continually adapting to the new environments created by the "digital natives."

    Personal Connections:
    I can remember my dad walking in my room on MANY occasions while I was working on my homework with the TV screaming, my RECORD booming away on the STEREO and have him ask me how in the world I could learn a thing. Of course I was listening to RECORDS, STEREOS and I'm dating myself!

    Let's reflect for a moment: I've lived through 8 Track Tapes, to Cassette Tapes to CD's and now iTunes...man, have things changed!

    My questions:
    Why would it be important to stay near the top of the learning curve? How can I bring my colleagues and district along with me? How can I stay current?

     

  • At 7/26/2007 2:04 PM, Blogger Rays of Light said…

    Educational instruction has changed--from instruction to facilitating. Different strokes for different folks--learning styles, that's what teachers have to keep in mind. We all learn differently.

    I'm still a dinosaur on the computer while my son, 19, is a wiz. Yes, teaching is different, and we have to do whatever possible to keep bring knowledge to these changing times.

     

  • At 7/26/2007 3:32 PM, Blogger Unknown said…

    Great article. And this is the overriding reason I am doing the Writing Project. . . because I wanted to get up to speed with using technologyin the classroom. I am already planning on how to use blogging in my lessons!
    Yup, there is certainly a disconnect between the digitals and the immigrants--and it's hard to learn a new way of thinking, but not impossible. Being willing to learn is just as important for the teacher as is for the student.
    But I big problem I see is our schools. They don't have enough swoopy technology to keep up with the kids. There is usually one computer lab per department and it can be a challenge to get time scheduled in there.
    Personally, I like the technology. I will never be as wired to it as my children are...but I don't fault them for that, just as they don't fault me for being slow to absorb new technology. But they are REALLY impressed I have a blog and know how to podcast! :)

     

  • At 7/28/2007 8:23 PM, Blogger Sherry said…

    Sometimes I do feel like I'm speaking a foreign language when I try to keep up with my digitally savvy students. That's one big reason I love the Bluebonnet Writing Project. I would very much like to have my students connected on a blog this year, but I don't know if my district will allow it. So, we'll have to do some other things. I'm already planning a project in our wetlands area similiar to what we did at River Legacy, and I'll get my technology people to help if I get a bit lost. I would also very much like to use some computer games to teach advanced critical thinking skills in AP English. Do such things exist? Does anyone know how or where to obtain them? I would love to know more.....

     

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