I loved the introduction to the first video, the music that filled the background was on point. From the first few seconds of the video it was easy to see that these kids were talented and really enjoyed working on projects like these. The name of the show, Little Kids, Big Potentials was a very appropriate because these kids really wanted to accomplish their goals in life and school. The stuff they did really impressed me. I am learning how to use a blog for the first time in my life this semester and these kids are mastering them in the young grades of elementary. I enjoyed hearing them explain the rules and the fun times they had with showing their friends and families. I supported the techniques that were used in this skype and Little Kids Big Potentials videos. It allowed the students to really enjoy their class room sessions. They enjoyed everything that they were doing. They wanted to learn. They were excited that they were able to show off their work to all their peers. I would argue that this approach actually helped on the improvement of the projects. Because the students want to look good in front of their friends, they will do better quality work. I was a little surprised that more teachers had not caught on to this technique of utilizing the technology in the classroom. With time I would suggest that most teachers will start to incorporate as much use of blogs and the internet into their lesson plans. I enoyed all of these videos. Thank you.
Keith Tardibuono
What is the "stuff" they did that really impressed you?
ReplyDeleteThis isn't the first time you're learning to use a blog, it's the second.
Did you even watch the videos you're talking about?
Proof read and include links.
You're welcome.
The position you take in this blog is diametrically opposed to your previous posts. For example take a look at your Blog Post 10:
ReplyDelete" I simply believe that when kids are that young they do not need to be shoved in front of a computer. They need to be out learning, exploring, and having fun with friends. Not in front of a computer."
Or your Blog Post 9: "which is one of my problems with the rise of technology. More and more kids are getting off the fields of sports and streets of play to go inside by their lonesome and play computer games. This can not be right for the world. "
When I raised this issue with you yesterday your response was that in Blog Post 11 you would tray a different "tack" to get a better grade and support the use of technologies by young kids but that you had not really changed your position.
One of the most important things for an educator to do is to be honest. You are not being honest in this blog post.
Once again you do not provide the reader with sufficient detail so that he or she can understand the material that you are summarizing. This has been a consistent problem in your blog posts as we discussed in person yesterday.
"The name of the show, Little Kids, Big Potentials was a very appropriate because these kids really wanted to accomplish their goals in life and school." Potential not Potentials. "in life?" - a bit ahead of yourself Omit the a in front of very appropriate.
"I would argue that this approach actually helped on the improvement of the projects." Why not helped improve the projects. The shorter and more precise the better.
"I was a little surprised that more teachers had not caught on to this technique of utilizing the technology in the classroom." After two semesters in EDM310? No kidding!
The send and third parts of the assignment were:
Watch this Skype Interview with Ms. Cassidy.
Write a post in which you discuss Ms. Cassidy’s approach to the use of technology in the classroom. Comment on which of her techniques you might use in your classroom, the impediments you might encounter and how you would address them. Discuss also the benefits you might anticipate by using Ms. Cassidy’s approaches. Follow the requirements in Writing A Quality Blog Post.
You did not do this part of the assignment. You only completed the shortest part.
Unacceptable.
Keith,
ReplyDeleteI must agree with you when you said that the title was very appropriate. These children were amazing to see. Like Jacey, I would like to know what "stuff" you are referring to.
I am not sure if you meant to use the word "suggest" here:
"With time I would suggest that most teachers will start to incorporate as much use of blogs and the internet into their lesson
plans." Predict, maybe? " With time I predict...
You made a good point when you wrote about the fact that the children knew their work was being shown off so they made sure they had quality work to show. I didn't think about that.
Thanks!