Blog Post 11

This video is a great way to show others (particularly older generations) just exactly how and why technology is important.  It shows me what to expect within the next couple of years (with a few changes, of course).  I like that
a child narrated the video; it made it more interesting believable.  The children had laptops in the classrooms.  They are blogging and creating webpages.  It's amazing!  It is almost embarrassing that I just got a blog! 

STRANGE/KASSIDY SKYPE VIDEO

This conversation is so interesting!!  I enjoyed learning about how long Mrs. Kassidy has been blogging and posting videos on the internet; it really amazes me that she's been blogging for a length of time, and I just learned about blogs!  I also found it interesting that the parents of her students are supportive of the students doing so much on the internet.  

What I really enjoyed hearing was her opinion of the thought that "We will not use technology as an Elementary Educator".  I loved her response and thought she answered the question well!!

Mrs. Kassidy said this : "Why would a student want to write on paper where only I could see it when they could write on the internet and tons of people could read it?"  I love this!!  She explains that to a 6 year old, it is so neat for someone to comment on what they say.  

Dr. Strange: "Should every teacher be technology literate"?
Mrs. Kassidy : "Absolutely."  

The quotes above really mean something to us, as future educators.  She explains that technology isn't going away, it's only growing.  This is so true, and we students need to prepare ourselves.  We cannot enter the education world with only being able to write in word and maybe work a spreadsheet.  I'm glad that this class is a requirement.  I think that we should all keep our blogging going, our twitter accounts going, our podcasts going, etc. 

I enjoyed this skype conversation so much; it really is a useful sight into the world of a teacher who knows the importance of education.