http://morgbayda.wordpress.com/2010/02/24/an-open-letter-to-educators/
I liked this video; I know we aren't supposed to always talk about looks and sound, but I liked how Dan Brown spoke one sentence in one place in the room, but in the next breath he was in another part of the room. It made it interesting, instead of him just sitting there talking. He also had a nice tone, which is always helpful.
Now on to the more important things. I have never even considered dropping out of school. In fact, I have often looked down on those who do choose to drop out of school. I feel that getting an education is my only option. Right now in America, I am not even guaranteed to collect Social Security or receive retirement benefits. Thus why I think that I should get a degree in something that I love and pursue a career in it.
I do halfway see where Mr. Brown is coming from. He is fed up with the way "schooling" is affecting his education. I understand. But at the same time, should we really consider giving up on a goal or dream because it isn't going the way we want it to? Maybe if lots of people were willing to take the risk, it would make more sense to me. But as of right now, there isn't a whole lot in life that could make me quit school. I could be getting married right now if a degree wasn't important to me.
My point: Set goals and don't get deterred by the world!
http://techliterateteacher.blogspot.com/2010/03/two-questions-that-can-change-your-life.html
Once again, I liked this video and found it both useful and intriguing. If this video was used more, it could change peoples' perspective on lots of things. "What's my Sentence?" My sentence is: "Think, Dream, Set Goals". I realize that this may be cheesy; but it's what I live by. When we think, we can have dreams for our lives. And when we set goals, we can achieve our greatest dreams. As you probably can already tell, I am a goal-setter. I know what I want out of life, and I am bound and determined to get it.
Excellent post Krysten!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Mr. Brown makes some good points but we should not just drop out and give up. I think it is important for us as teachers and students to realize that we are all a part of a major transition period in education and we must take the good with the bad. Something as big as education can not change overnight but it can, and is in the process of changing. EDM 310 is a great example. This is only the third semester that this format has been attempted and it is getting better all the time. Just a little over two years ago I started with EDM 310 and it was very much still a traditional course. We have come a long way. So, taking a, “The glass is half-full,” position, I would say that this is a great time to be an educator as we are on the verge of an educational revolution the likes of which has never been seen before. I for one am delighted. SS
Great post Krysten!
ReplyDeleteMr. Brown might have make the right choice for his self, but I would encourage students, like you have said to continue their education and reach their goals.