Richard Miller: This Is How We Dream
Dr. Miller explains how technology can be useful. When it comes to reading or doing projects, we no longer have to go to the library for books. He gives us an example of a project concerning voting records. On the Internet, he found voting records concerning the presidential election. Not only did he find voting records, but he also found videos of people's reactions to the outcome.
Dr. Miller also tells us that in this digital environment, we have information that is updated almost immediately at our hands. We are able to share information and collaborate with anyone and everyone. He believes that technology will only increase and students will be using it more and more. He tells us that many people cannot teach with technology, like writing with multimedia, due to lack of resources.
Dr. Miller's lecture is truly inspiring. Classrooms need technology to teach the students about the world. It is hands on. I think that it is just horrible that the lack of resources are depriving students of learning something that is so amazing.
The Chipper Series
EDM 310 for Dummies
I think both of these videos are great. "The Chipper Series" depicts someone who procrastinates and makes bad decisions, but later realizes that the decisions need to be revisited. "EDM 310 for Dummies" depicts frustrated students who do not understand their class.
I would love to make a video that has a lesson involved like "The Chipper Series" of participate in a video that makes light of a frustrating situation like "EDM 310 for Dummies." A video that shows frustrations concerning college in general would be interesting.
Why Smartboards Are A Dumb Initiative
Why I Hate Interactive Whiteboards
Getting SMARTER with SMART Boards
There is a controversy present where smartboards are concerned. Some people think they are great, while others believe they are useless. Michael Straton and Bill Ferriter have written articles that tell us how useless smartboards are. They think that they are a waste of money and are used just to make the schools look better.
I found a blog entitle, "Getting SMARTER with SMART Boards." It gives examples of things you can do with smartboards. It shows things like interactive science simulations, games, and even an animated water cycle.
I am not sure about my views on smartboards. I have never used one before. However, I am very willing to learn.
Hey Tiffany I was interested in what Dr. Millers said about technology and how useful it can be in the class. I agree with you on the "Chipper series" on how it show how some students do not take college serious the first time and end up coming back to college later on in life. The "EDM310 Class foe Dummies" showed some of the frustrations that I deal with in some of my classes. I understand Michael Straton and Bill Ferriter views on smartboard but I really do see the advantages that the smartboards are used correctly in the class room. I would be open to learning how to use them like you are.
ReplyDeleteFantastic post Tiffany!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Dr. Millers presentation is inspiring. He is talking about educational environments that are no longer uni-modal but multi-modal. These environments will not only stimulate the ears or the eyes but will stimulate minds, hearts, and action. This new educational environment will not be about competition but collaboration. Collaboration between peers, teachers, students, and disciplines. The new ways of reading, writing, networking, teaching, and learning is what EDM 310 is all about. SS