Blog Post 8

This is How We Dream

Richard E. Miller talked about multimedia.  He states that a big change that we face today is that the place where we work today is very different than in the past.  What used to be done using a library, pencils, and paper is now done using the Internet and a word processor.  He also states that articles and books that used to be used for a period of time and thrown out are now preserved forever online.   Also the information at our fingertips today is instantaneous.  Ideas are no longer individual but part of a culture.  As educators it is important that we distribute this information.  Miller also stresses that we have to make whatever we are putting out on the web compelling to those who will view it.  He believes that a different type of composing is going to come that focuses on the web, and it is clear that it is already happening in today’s world.  I am not sure if I would be ready for this type of multimedia now but if this is what the future will be it is important for students to learn it as soon as they can.

               

Carly Pugh’s Blog Post #12

http://pughcarlyedm310.blogspot.com/2011/04/blog-post-12.html

Carly created an assignment that required students to make a YouTube playlist of clips that they felt were important to creating a productive learning environment.  I think Carly’s post is what Richard Miller was talking about when in his video on multimedia.  Carly’s post was more than a word document.  It was an interactive experience that you got to go on.  It was compelling and also beneficial which Miller stated where important characteristics to write in this new way.  There was a good mix of inspirational videos and educational videos.  We got to get to know Carly while learning about what she thought was important for the educational world.  Instead of just stressing literature she offered videos on authors.  And at the end of her post, the video on the 6 questions truly left you wanting more.  That I think should be a true goal of education; to leave students wanting to learn more and be excited about learning.

Chipper and EDM for Dummies

The Chipper video showed that it is important that students put work into school, not just get taught and respite out information.  Nothing valuable comes without hard work.  A hand on experience is important in the learning process.  EDM for dummies was an overview of the programs we would be using in the class and a funny way of showing that although the class can be stressful, it can also be a lot of fun.  Both videos were interesting and very fun to watch.  There is no doubt that most of us are stressed out because of this class at times and trying many things out that we never have before.  But that is all part of the learning experience.  I would love to make a sarcastic video like this for a project because I feel they express the true emotions I have had during this class at times but also reassure that it is worth the work.

Learn to Change, Change to Learn 

This video states the problem in America today regarding the fact that classrooms lack new technology.  It states that the American classroom is basically “turned off” which shuts out many modern students.  We live in a connected world therefore the classroom should be a connected place as well.  I agree that we need to connect and make global connections.  However, I still think that the classroom is an essential part of education.  I think we need to be teaching kids the skills needed in the classroom, both scholastic skills and technological skills, then encouraging them to use it in the world around them.  There is no doubt that the model of education is changing  in the United States.  The classroom should never be taken away but as teachers we must adapt and prepare ourselves for the modern world we live in.  Allow students to make connections and use the skills we teach them and inspire them to try new things and not be afraid to fail.