Teachers are great people to have in networking programs as stated in the videoThe Networked Student. There is a grave need for teachers to be technologically literate so they are able to teach students to their full potential. If teachers don't understand technology, how can they teach our students to use it? Our world revolves around technology and teachers must understand it or our world will never catch up with the rest of the world. Networking is very important for teachers. It is a source that can actually make the lives of teachers and students easier. Networking allows teachers numerous opportunities to increase the learning of their students. Networking apps allow students the opportunity to form a close relationship with their teachers and other students. It provides many sources for research and exploring different cultures. I like to believe networking is a source that can bridge the gap between the arts and the academics of students. There are endless opportunities to hear ideas about specific subjects from so many people. Sources are available to learn what's happening today and keep our students current on new developments. Teachers can meet with parents as often as needed using a networking medium. This promotes good parent teacher relationships and that's good for the students.
The 7th grader in the video is truly impressive. I'm sure this student was trained prior to using the Symbaloo application and not left to figure it out on her own. Her teacher has done an excellent job engaging her in learning. I hope to be able to use Symbaloo as well as she does by the end of this class. I am just starting my PLN and there is no comparison at this time to what she has done.
You didn't write much about the video, The Networked Student. The assignment was to write your reaction of this video.
ReplyDeleteYou have not summarized the Networkd Student video. If I had not watched it (which I have, numerous times) I would not have the slightest idea what the video was about. You are required to summarize the video so that a reader of your blog would have a good idea about the material and covered and the arguments made by the author or authors. You have not done that. In fact, I would get the wrong impression about the video from reading your post. Did you watch it?
ReplyDeleteUnsatisfactory. You seem to be racing through all of the assignments at breakneck speed.
I want you to read an excellent example of one of your classmates who did follow the directions. Here is her post:
"The Networked Student is a great video to help people understand networked learning in the 21st century. This video is cartoon-like because it uses pieces of paper to portray information. I really liked this approach. It kept me entertained and helped me follow along with the information that was being given. Honestly, I believe that this is what the schools of tomorrow will be like.
The video was about a student in a psychology class in high school. This, as the video mentioned, could be any student in any class in any school. The student had no textbook and his teacher never lectured. His teacher was a student of connectivism, a theory that learning is done as part of a social network with various connections and ties. This is done through many tools of technology. This teacher empowers her students to take control of their learning and make connections with others during the learning process. Therefore, the student builds his personal learning network. He looks up valid information and shares it with others via networking tools. Through each connection, he has a new learning opportunity.
I felt one of the most critical parts of this video was the teachers role in a networked classroom. Why does the networked student even need a teacher? Well, as the video stated, teachers should be the guide for the students. Information management can be a challenge and that is why it is critical for the teacher to know as much as possible about all the useful technology out there. First of all, teachers are the ones who teach the students how to build these networks and how to effectively use them for learning. One thing is for sure, students will always have questions. The teacher needs to be there for students who get stuck, need advice, or need answers to questions. The teacher also models the correct ways to communicate and how to differentiate good and bad information.
When I was thinking about this role the teacher plays, I thought about how Dr. Strange always says he prefers being seen as a coach instead of a teacher. I think this idea goes hand in hand with the role presented in this video. Teachers are no longer the only means of information, so their role has changed. They teach students how to obtain information instead of giving it straight to them. Coaches encourage, correct, and push their students to be the best they can be. I found a video that represents this teacher as a coach role. It does not have to do specifically with technology, but it shows how teachers "coach" their students to greatness.
Great Teachers: "Coaching"
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Detroit Public Television highlights some local teachers who strive to make a difference in students' lives. These teachers want to build a long lasting relationship with their students and show them how to work as a team. This video is just eight minutes long. Please, please, please take a moment to watch this video and see if you think taking a "coach- like" approach will benefit your students."
Do you understand the type of summary and analysis we are looking for? The post I have quoted here is the best for this week. It is the goal to strive for. The bar is set high. Go for it.