Sunday, February 17, 2013

Blog Post #5

If I Built A School

Krissy Venosdale's blog Venspired is really creative. She has many ideas about making me classroom a better place to learn. She wants her students to enjoy her classroom, like they would at Disney World. Her ideas of building her own school sound incredible. She has some creative ideas in mind, and I think they would work wonders. A new school needs new aspects and technology of the modern day world. Her idea for a cozy cafeteria sounds awesome. I also like the idea of an imaginary tree in the library.

If I had the chance to build my own school, I would not know where to begin. There are many things to think about, but I would start with the sign out front. The sign would be bright, and read, "Learning Starts Here". The school would have many classrooms, and study areas for students. It would also have lots of technology. The front office would have advanced technology, and the classrooms would too. Bright colors would decorate the halls, because bright catches attention. The library would be cozy, as well as the cafeteria. The library would have lounge chairs, so students could relax and read books. The cafeteria would have many tables and comfortable chairs to use while enjoying lunch. Every classroom would have a smart board and projector to go with it. My school would be a place where students wanted to learn.

Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir

Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir is amazing. It is unthinkable for so many people to do something and not even know one another. They all played a part in one project, and have never met in person. Technology is so advanced that the unthinkable is being done. This aspect of technology can easily be used with teaching. Teachers can record a lesson, and put there lessons together without meeting one another. I think this is such a creative tool.

Teaching in the 21st Century

Kevin Roberts thinks using facebook, twitter, blogger, and other social media tools are the way to go in the 21st century. He says as an educator you almost need these social media sites to be successful. I think Kevin Roberts is right. Using social media can have its advantages. Students can communicate with their teacher and classmate in an easy manner. I think Kevin Roberts has the right ideas for teachers and students in the 21st century.

Flipping the Classroom

Flipping the classroom is a great approach to teaching. I would use this technique in my classroom. I think its a good idea for the teacher to be in the middle of the classroom. I also like how the students have an online feed they can ask questions on. They can work at their own pace, and advance to the next lesson when other students are stuck on the previous lesson. Group work is key in the classroom. I think when students work in groups they are learning more. My opinion, you learn more when you teach others. Some students are more hands on, and may find the online work more helpful. google.com

1 comment:

  1. What about no grade levels and advancement based on readiness and abilities? What about the emphasis on creativity and critical thinking?

    Your summary of Roberts is weak.

    Interesting.

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