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This video was shocking to me. Every piece of information that came up on the screen simply left me in awe. To start, it is sad that children in the United States are so far behind children in other countries academically. That just goes to show that America needs to put more of an emphasis on quality education. America should place a bigger importance on education, especially in the fields of math and science, which is what the other countries are excelling in.
Furthermore, the growth of technology is just phenomenal. Technology has been able to reach so many people in many different forms, bringing tons of new information across the globe. Society has come a long way since previous centuries. It is amazing how fast new technology is popping up and how we keep finding new uses for it in everything that we do.
Mr. Winkle Wakes
I have to agree and disagree with this video. I agree with the part that things have changed significantly in the last hundred years, which is quite obvious. It can be a little overwhelming to see how technology has affected every aspect of our lives today. I think it would interesting to see what would happen if we could not use the technology for one day. It would probably be pretty chaotic.
The major point that I have to disagree with is the fact that education hasn’t changed. I believe it has changed greatly. I do not believe that computers are rarely used in education and are gathering dust in the back of the classroom. I think that computers are being incorporated more and more in most of the classrooms. Even when they are not in the classrooms, computer labs exist in the schools where teachers are able to bring their students. Especially in college, it is nearly impossible to attend school and do all the work without the use of a computer.
Harness Your Students’ Digital Smarts
I think what this teacher is doing with her students is a wonderful idea. It seems like such a great program to participate in, especially when you are still in high school. It helps the students learn about all types of digital systems and programs so they will be more proficient when they go out in the world.
The other thing I found interesting about this class was that it connected students from around the world. So, not only did the class introduce the concepts of all types of technology, but it also taught about other cultures and gave the students an opportunity to explore the other cultures by traveling for conferences. This class was a marvelous addition to the Georgia school, and should be implemented in many more of the schools across the country.
Cecilia Gault Interview
In response to this article and video, I would have to agree with Sir Robinson. I think it would be beneficial to encourage more creativity in schools. If creativity was emphasized in schoolwork more often, then perhaps students would be more intrigued and interested in learning. This could then influence them to stay in school rather than drop out.
In my classroom, what I can do is try to find different ways to teach math that are more creative. I can find ways to encourage my students to be creative. Even with math, teachers can be creative with assignments and teaching methods to make sure the students succeed. I can make the subject fun so that my students don’t get bored or sick of doing math.
The Importance of Creativity
Sir Ken Robinson gave a wonderful lecture on the importance of creativity. He made a very convincing argument, in my opinion. Not only did he deliver his speech to make his point, he also made the speech enjoyable and entertaining. However, I do not completely agree with all that he had to say.
I do agree with him that creativity is important, and that some people are just born to do something in the arts. I also agree that it should be an important aspect in school curriculum. However, I disagree with the idea that it should be just as important as other subjects. I think that, because students in foreign countries are already surpassing us academically, subjects such as math and science should be stressed more than the arts.
