Video 1- Classroom of Tomorrow: This video showed a classroom that used advanced technology in most situations. While the technology was interesting, I felt that the students were not getting the same type of communication practice and skills in that classroom compared to students in a traditional classroom. The technology shown in this video is better for older students because it would help get them engaged, however I think that use of that much technology in an elementary classroom is unnecessary.
Video 2- The Voice of the Active Learner: This video was all about learning online. While I personally enjoy being able to learn new information within seconds of typing it into my phone, many sources on the Internet are unreliable. I do not think that online learning is the best type of learning for everyone. Some students may find great success in it, however I dropped the one online class that I was enrolled in. I dropped it because I felt like I was not getting the right kind of information from the course. I thought that I was cheating myself by not having the interactions with my teacher and other students in the classroom. I understand why adult degree programs are offered online, however I am unsure of why high school students need online classes.
Video 3- The Future Starts Now: I understand where the author is coming from when saying that students should be allowed to learn with technology because that is what they are comfortable with. Yet, there is a time and place for everything. I believe that students should learn using hands-on experiences with their peers in the classroom, but I think that technology is good for reinforcing concepts and ideas. I think that technology is great for the extra visuals that some students need but that technology does not have a place to be used constantly in the classroom.
Video 4- Designing Schools for 21st Century Learning: This video was all about the design of learning environments. The video said that students must feel secure and have a stimulus rich environment. I really liked how the architect in the video thought that it was important to have natural light in the classroom. I think that the natural light can bring a lot to a classroom. Also, I really liked how open the classrooms were. The classrooms were large enough to have traditional lecture area while also having an open space that could be used for independent work or group work. The seating was comfortable allowing students to relax and be ready to work. I think that this type of design for a classroom could be really beneficial, especially for older students.
Video 5- Tools and Resources for the 21st Century Education: This video presented a list of tools and resources that teachers can use with the help of technology in their classroom. The only thing that I wish would have been different about this video is that it would have shown clips of the programs being used. The list is nice, however I would have to do a lot of research to figure out which programs have the best features and will create the best learning environment.
Video 6- A Vision of 21st Century Teaching: It is true that many students will be able to communicate better through technology and that they will enjoy digital projects. However, I still think that the shy students should learn to communicate in a traditional classroom setting. I think that technology is great in assisting students but not being responsible for the majority of their learning. Technology should be integrated in the classroom but not necessarily required. Not every student will enjoy digital projects. I did not like them in middle and high school and fear that I will have a hard time liking them as a teacher.
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