Session #2 had a very interesting focus for me. I was entertained and excited by the content because I heard many voices and perspectives that are rarely heard. I love the message of students like Adora Svitak from TED talks and Dalton Sherman asking "do you believe?'. These kids have challenged adults to a new way of thinking. They believe in positivity, confidence and reciprocal relationships. I agree with Adora, kids have a wealth of knowledge that most adults have not yet learned. Students should have the outlet to share their interests, knowledge and wisdom. Arranging classrooms to a space where to teachers teach to kids to a place where teachers teach with students. I have seen similar learning environments in my experiences at a Project-Based Learning Charter School. Kids have felt empowered and their achievement and interest grew tremendously. Moving forward, I would like to refocus my curriculum planning to consider the activities where students and teachers are both part of the learning community.
Also touched on was the future of technology and how it has changed and evolved. Technology is an amazing tool that was very sparse when I was growing up. This is a tool that we must take advantage of. Students already have a wealth of knowledge because they were born into media, tools, devices, phones, screens and so on. When used for good, this technology can push our education and opportunities to the moon. It is important that teacher become proficient in technology so we can use it to connect and evolve with our students. Websites like GoAnimate and Glogster promote learning and excitement, I plan on using and taking advantages of those digital resources and many more.
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Evrim Cakir
9/10/2019 12:41:25 pm
How do we get students to understand the power of technology?
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Joel Kriner
9/17/2019 07:47:08 am
Good question. For me, technology takes on meaning/power when it can be taken out of the classroom.
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Ryan
9/10/2019 03:58:05 pm
"Students already have a wealth of knowledge"
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Joel Kriner
9/17/2019 07:50:23 am
Thanks for the comments Ryan. To answer your question, with regards to technology and curriculum my plan is to get student work out of the classroom. Any opportunity have students interact with other classrooms, the community and the world. Things like sending off real handwritten letters or creating school flyers to be posted makes technology and student knowledge come alive!
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