This is now two years old, but it is nonetheless very interesting. Sir Ken Robinson's basic thesis is that our schools are organized on an industrial model that assumes that age is very important to our students and that everyone must move at the same speed. One of the biggest changes I am making is trying to create a classroom where I am the facilitator and the students move more at their own pace. I still believe I need someone to write some algorithms for me so my students can get data reinforcement and learn in time segments that are best for them (Knewton is a company that does this, but only for math) but until that happens (and I am working on this) the video above is a very thoughtful piece that will make you ask why you do what you do when you are doing it. Technology is the answer to improve our educational model.
This is a webpage written by high school teachers for those who teach US history who want to find online content as well as technology that you can use in the classroom.
Monday, December 31, 2012
The Problem w. Education...
This is now two years old, but it is nonetheless very interesting. Sir Ken Robinson's basic thesis is that our schools are organized on an industrial model that assumes that age is very important to our students and that everyone must move at the same speed. One of the biggest changes I am making is trying to create a classroom where I am the facilitator and the students move more at their own pace. I still believe I need someone to write some algorithms for me so my students can get data reinforcement and learn in time segments that are best for them (Knewton is a company that does this, but only for math) but until that happens (and I am working on this) the video above is a very thoughtful piece that will make you ask why you do what you do when you are doing it. Technology is the answer to improve our educational model.
Ken, you are right. Proper technology use if what will allow us to be "The Sage On the Side" where students work at their own pace withing a Blended learning environment.
ReplyDeleteAre you a student? Do you require help from cheap essay writing service provider? If so, then you are in luck because you will find a list of thousands of essay writers in the USA. You just have to search with the right keyword i.e. “cheap reliable essay writing service” and you there you can find your writer in no time. You can ask for the help of these writers online by contacting the customer support team and they will assist you with anything. Whether the queries are related to your simple or complex assignments, they will offer you help for everything. Get in touch with them today if you have a pending task!
ReplyDeleteMerci d'avoir écrit un si bon article, je suis tombé sur votre blog et j'ai lu quelques articles. J'aime votre style d'écriture très unique et intéressant. 안전토토사이트
ReplyDelete