Opinion on Site
This site was extremely interesting. With the ability to find anything on the internet, it is not surprising to find such a wonderful resource to help incorporate technology into your lesson plans. I have to admit that I enjoyed looking through the lesson plans they had on the site. There were variations of subjects which makes it quite versatile. My reason to the site was surprising, perhaps, since this site gives you updates on technology and pointers of how to incorporate technology into the curriculum. There was not anything I found that I absolutely opposed, to be honest. I am only at the learning stage where I want to be fed with more information. Until I have my hunger satisfied, I will be taking in everything I am being thrown. Once I feel that I am somewhat full, and then I may start to see what is realistic and what is not. I also enjoyed the Route 21 and only viewed the beginning of Access 21. I found the interactive sites were great and very useful.
Partnerships
I found it intriguing that 21st Century partners with only 10 states. Unfortunately, Texas is not one of them. Perhaps if Texas was one, I would be more familiar with it. They are also partners with National Council of many subjects and other business communities. It is great to know that there are corporations out there supporting educators with what is needed to be taught in schools to better foster technology into the classroom.
Implications for Teachers
Because there are many resources found here as well as articles full of information, I feel that this site really stresses the importance of incorporating technology into the classroom to prepare our students in the corporate world. There are many resources that I would be able to suggest and possibly use in the classroom to help aid in teaching with technology. I am excited about this site and have bookmarked this in delicious.
Implication for Students
I was not quite sure what it could have been, but it could just mean that students should feel responsible in learning what needs to be learned in order to survive in the corporate world.
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Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you when you say it is hard as a newer teacher to really give your opinion about certain topics that you do not know much about. As a third year teacher, I am still learning and feel uncomfortable disagreeing with topics unless I really feel strongly about it.
I also did not see anything in this article that I did not agree with. It all seemed straight forward as it talked about how teachers need to stay current with the world around us.
I really liked all of the examples the website offered in incorporating technology into the classroom.
My favorite part of your post is the last part when you talk about how students need to feel responsible for learning. Not only are we as teachers supposed to prepare them for the world but the students have to be motivated enough to learn what we are teaching them.
Have a good day!
"...I feel that this site really stresses the importance of incorporating technology into the classroom to prepare our students in the corporate world."
ReplyDeleteNot only for the corporate world, but for every "world" our students will enter! Our lives are run by technology. Any field a student chooses to pursue will be infused with technology and they NEED to be prepared for it. Why can't the "powers that be" understand this simple fact?
Actually, I think I know the answer to my own question. Age. Those "powers" are simply out of touch. They haven't had to deal with what our students will. They didn't grow up in the digital age. Maybe with our new administration and the youth that is now there, we might start to see a change. Maybe (and I'm crossing my fingers here) education might actually prepare students for a successful future in today's world!
I too enjoyed looking around this site. There are a lot of resources located in one place that is easy to navigate. One of the things I noticed right off was how few states are involved. I see that you mentioned that in your blog also. I thought this must be a new initiative so I looked for the site’s history. Come to find out it was started in 2002. That was seven years ago! I also found out that the U.S. Department of Education and the National Education Association were founding members. Furthermore, Microsoft, Dell, Apple and ALOL were founding members. I was a teacher in 2002 (and a member of the National Education Association) who was working with technology and had already been in-tech certified by my state but I have never heard of it before. Why is this Partnership not publicized? Do you think all of the founding members are still active supporters of the Partnership?
ReplyDeleteI think one of the things you will learn as you continue your teaching career is that the field of education changes slowly. That being said, you as an individual teacher can and should think beyond the norm. Students buy into classes that are taught in a “different way”. Be innovative in your teaching style and don’t become one of those teachers who are set in their way. Try things that have a solid foundation. You will fall on your face occasionally but get up and try again in a different way. New and older teachers will see your success and start learning from you. I call it admire and acquire!