Blog Post 2

Did You Know:
This video was surprisingly interesting! All of the facts were really neat to look at in perspective. Also, this video proves that no matter what degrees we earn, we will never stop learning.
It's awesome to see how much is happening in the world each day. This video proves that we're in an era of technology. Technology won't stop advancing either. It will continue to grow and consume our world.

Mr. Winkle Wakes:
Poor Mr. Winkles! The poor man was in a bit of the same situation as Austin Powers. Anyway, the video shows the advancements of technology and how our world today could not survive without the technology.
Mr. Winkles realized that school has the same agenda as when before he fell into his hundred year slumber. In a way, it's assuring to know school will always be the same, despite technology. But school needs to keep up with the rest of the world. Technology in schools needs to be used more often. We need to use our resources to give students a step up in the world.

Sir Ken Robinson- The Importance of Creativity:
Ken Robinson makes very valid points throughout his speech. He is obviously very passionate about education. Children are known for being "care-free" and not having a worry in the world. However, as students have grown older educators have been more strict on the curriculum. Telling students how to think is just an example of how schools have killed creativity.
Robinson also made a good point to expect to be wrong. It's hard to learn if you never make mistakes. As children become adults they need to be willing to accept the fact that they're wrong. If people can keep open minds they will be more well-rounded. This speech was very good.

Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts:
Students shouldn't be limited to just paper and a pencil. Technology helps expand the methods of learning. It also builds confidence when a program has been mastered. Which then leads to more students learning that program when their friend who has just mastered it wants to "show off."
Vicki Davis is a strong believer of technology in the classroom. She has proven how technology can be effective also. Vicki Davis has also reincorporated the idea of creativity and individual learning. More teachers should be like Vicki Davis.