Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Should Schools Supply Computers To all Students?
I believe that it is important for schools to supply students enough computers so that they all have access to a computer on a regular basis. I do not however believe that each child needs their own individual computer. It is valuable for children to be on the computer on a regular basis because part of their learning experience should include becoming technologically savy. Technology can also help students to maximize learning, but I do not believe that students need an computer per individual because I don't think that they will need access to it that often unless they are in middle school or higher. I feel that there may be more benefits for students who are in 6th grade and up, but I will be working with children in elementary school. Elementary children in my opinion have no need to be on a computer on an extreme basis because we are building on their writing skills and motor skills.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
2010 Global Education Conference
The website globaleducationconference.com is a great resource to read what other educators and students across the world have to say on a variety of topics. I read a session on the Student Track by Jackie Gerstein. Her article was about ANSER Charter School in the USA. This was an interesting article because I do not know much about charter schools even in the United States and this gave me an interest and opportunity to explore the idea in depth. The article was about a presentation which is featured on anser.weebly.com/index.html A group from the school presented ideas about Human Rights and celebrating it world wide. They did a great job of communicating how this effects every person in ways we never realized. I was impressed with the students ability to use different forms of media and keep the attention high through the presentation. This website is chalk full of ideas and concepts that are thought provoking from any educational standpoint and should be referenced by anyone whether they be a common citizen or a professional educator.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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