There were many powerful messages in this week’s resources. One driving point that stands out to me is the fact that we are preparing our students for jobs that do not currently exist. In order for us as teachers to do this, we must be utilizing technology and 21st century skills in a powerful way. This includes using technology in the classroom, and using inquiry based teaching that develops students who can use critical thinking skills. It is important to help students discover their talents, and to encourage them to peruse their dreams while holding high expectations for them to rise to.
Each video I watched about technology in the classroom had some aspect of collaboration in it. One component of collaboration was with colleagues. To successfully use technology in the classroom it is important to collaborate with my colleagues. Collaboration with my colleagues will allow us to analyze standards and find technology to support student learning. It was powerful to watch students working with one another while interacting with technology. Student collaboration with one another through technology leads to powerful learning and the development of 21st century skills in the classroom. Adora Svitak delivered a powerful TED Talk. She stated that it is crucial for adults to have high expectations of children, and a willingness to learn from children. Both of these components are so crucial as a teacher. Dalton Sherman also delivered a powerful reminder to believe in each and every individual child. He stated the importance to believe that each child will reach their highest potential. Implementing growth mindset principles in my classroom will support these powerful statements made by these children. By having high expectations, my students will rise and meet them. In the process, I will learn from my students. I will learn from their creativity, willingness to try new things, and their amazing ability to think outside of the box and bring a fresh perspective. As teachers, we get to spend our days teaching and learning from the next generation. We have the responsibility to shape their minds and to encourage them to continue to dream big, and to carry those big ideas and dreams into adulthood with confidence. Hearing these children speak was such a great reminder to remember to always keep learning from my students because they are absolutely awesome. Ken Robinson in his TED Talk, “Bring on the Learning Revolution,” said that education needs a revolution. He talked about the importance of individuals finding their talents. He said, “Human communities depend on a diversity of talent, not a singular conception of ability.” Some people never recognize their talents through life. As a teacher, to take part in this revolution by helping students recognize their individual talents, and to celebrate those talents. Robinson talks about how we are currently in a “manufacturing model of education”, and that we must move to a model that is based on an “agricultural model of education”. He sates that human flourishing is an organic process, and that we should shift into personalizing education for who we are teaching. These statements pair well with what we are learning about technology in the classroom. Technology is a tool that can be utilized by teachers to help shift to a more agricultural model of education. Teaching my students to use technology, think critically, and to peruse their talents will empower them to become better prepared for the future. It is my job to continue finding innovative ways to do this. Implementing ideas from this week’s resources will be a good start.
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Julie
9/17/2018 07:29:25 pm
I really connected with you comments about collaboration it makes our work so much deeper as adult as well as our students. I know I have a social brain and collaboration is a very important part of my learning here and on my campus at Valley Oak.
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November 2018
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