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Blog Assignment #2

Educational Video Summaries
Video 1:

    

  In video 1, Did You Know? 3.0, the main focus was on the lack of gumption the United States is having toward education. India and China are kicking our butts in education. India, for instance, has 25% high IQ then the entire United States population. In India, the country also trumps the U.S. in K-12 Honor Students. There are more K-12 Honor Students in India then there are the entire K-12 student population. China ,on the other hand, is "programming" their children to be ahead of the game. The Chinese have more citizens that are capable of speaking English then the ENTIRE United States population. What is going on with the United States? 

   In the last half of the video, the main focus was on the use of technology and the frequency it is used. From phones, to computers, to multimedia devices, technology is dominating the world. At the rate the world is going, the top 10 jobs do not exist as of now, and the technology to create/maintain those jobs do not exist. The world is constantly changing and technology is playing a leading role in success. From video 1, the statistics show that the United States need to pick it up a notch or other countries will lead in the foot race.

Video 2:

  In video 2, Mr. Winkle Wakes, Mr. Winkles tells a similar tale as Rumpelstiltskin. Mr. Winkle awakes from his slumber after 100 years! Mr. Winkles travels all of the town trying to find something familiar to his time era. He views TALL buildings that reach to the sky that are filled with computers and devices that can print images out on paper. He realizes that long distant business relationship change from miles and hours away to instantly connected. In shear shock, Mr. Winkle travels to the hospital. He quickly realizes that the hospitals are filled with magnificent technology that are capable of saving lives. Mr. Winkle leaves the hospital and wonders down the road and comes across a school. School ends up being the location that Mr. Winkle feels the most comfortable.
   Mr. Winkle feels more comfortable in the schools because of the lack of technology. Even though the video is a cartoon and fictional, it conveys a giant message of how schools desperately need more technology integration. As video 1 stated, technology is running side-by-side with the employment areas. The world is a lot smaller now with technology.   

Video 3:

  Ken Robinson is an inspiration to creative revolution in education. In video 3, Sir Robinson uses a humorous approach to improve creativity in schools and acknowledging its importance. Robinson states that no one has a clue on what the future holds and that teachers have no clue how to teach/prepare students for the future. To help students prepare for the future,  creativity will be just as important as subjects in school. Teachers need to drastically change their approach on creativity, it should be praised not stigmatized as a negative trait. The most intelligent statement I have ever heard came from Sir Robinson. He stated that if kids do not know something, they are not afraid of having a go. If people are not prepared to ever be wrong then they end up being frightened by being wrong. Basically, we are educating students out of creativity.
     Everywhere, in the country, has the same hierarchy in subjects and in the arts. By doing this, we are creating students to think with just one side of their brains (intelligence). The body becomes a shuttle for your brain. Teachers need to stop stigmatizing their students creativity and the desires of their talents. Teachers need to understand that talents can be turned into professions. Since education inflation has occurred, students need to focus on their talents and further themselves in other educational aspects. Sometimes you need to move your feet towards things in life that you enjoy.

Video 4:  

    A Vision for 21st Century Learning is a realistic portrayal of the present and future. After the Industrial Revolution, the world as we know it drastically changed. No longer are people having to send letters, travel 1,000 of miles to visit someone, and globalization is becoming easier and easier daily. In the 21st century, we are living in a globally connected world. Education with lecture and notes is a dull way of learning. Interactive video games, 3-D worlds of the past, and overseas interaction with other students is now accessible at a click of a button.
    In my personal opinion, I am extremely excited about the new world of teaching. The 3D world exploration of past worlds is an exciting program that I can not wait to explore with my students. Also, having complete openness to the world creates so many more doors for education and for students. Teaching is no longer based in a single classroom, but a melting pot of a global classroom.

Video 5:

     In a rural Georgia town, a teacher is recreating the outdated version of teaching. Ms. Viki Davis is allowing and educating her students to learning in an unorthodox manner compared to the traditional views. Ms. Davis allows her students to network, create blogs, create virtual worlds, and explore other worlds from the safety of Georgia. She is not violating the standards that she must teach, but allowing her students to explore other resources to accomplish the standards.

      Ms. Davis allows her students to focus on new software while learning the material with new technology. She does not only let her students learn the new software, but she encourages them to educate her on the new technology. Not knowing exactly how to teach the technology, or the materials used, is okay in Ms. Davis' eyes. She believes it creates them to use their own mind and creativity. Think globally act locally. 

Blog Post #1 [Time Management]

Time Management:
       Dr. Pausch stated that people do not connect time and money. He also stated that people never wonder why things or activities are on their to do list. What is the goal? What could happen if I do not do things? After hearing that, I realized I never really wondered why I am doing certain things on my to do list and never really asked myself if the things on my to do list were really necessary to reach my ultimate goal. Without having some type of plan, I am basically already setting myself up for failure [which I completely agree with, I just never realized it].There is more ways to plan, short or long. The most important thing that Dr. Pausch said was PLANS CAN BE CHANGED, but to change a plan you must have a plan. Also, do the things that you will not enjoy the most [which is good advice!]I think Dr. Pausch made some great points! I think I am pretty organized, but these pointers are definitely easy to impliment.

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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r0uOaBhHvs&feature=youtu.be

Blog Assignment #1

About me:)
      My name is Anna Shartzer. I am an elementary education major. I should graduate in December 2013. After graduation, I plan on getting my Master's degree in Spanish. My dream job would be becoming a teacher in the Department of Defense and traveling the world. My second dream job would be opening a bakery. I wanted to become a teacher because both of my parents are teachers and I had a great kindergarten teacher. She inspired me to be an individual. If it was not for her influencing me and being around my two great teachers/parents, I don't think I would have wanted to be a teacher. I think the things I am great at are being patient, understanding, supportive, creative, funny, and thoughtful. My weaknesses are probably being to nice, gulible at times, and sometimes stubborn.I coach Volleyball at Robertsdale High School and I coach softball at Fairhope High School. Sports are a huge part of my life. I am a transfer from University of West Alabama where I played 2 years of Softball there. I transferred "home" becuase I was offered coaching position and my family is here.
      I love the beach and spontaneous moments. I have two dogs,Sir Gus Gus the Great [a chow] and Benny the Jet Rodriguez [St. Bernard]. They are GIANT teddy bears. I have a boyfriend named Keith and he and I just bought our first house! Needless to say, neither of us are handy.  Other than school, working, being a daughter, girlfriend, and doggy-mom....I really don't do a whole lot. I love the beach and being spontaneous. My main goal in life is not taking life to seriously and trying to experience new things as much as I can :]

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