Three Phases of Educational Technology videoThis video, Three Phases of Educational Technology was an interesting breakdown of how technology can be integrated into the classroom. I am most intrigued by the third phase, which explores how educators can utilize our students' attachment to technology. Rather than fighting the fact that our classrooms are full of handheld devices and constant social networking, we should find a way to channel this avenue of communication and get more academic content out there to share with our students, and in turn, the world. Within the world of art marketing, professional artists use facebook as a means to distribute information about upcoming shows, exhibit works, and research imagery and artists to inform future works. It keeps us current and inspired - which is a tool that I want my students to use in their own artistic process. This is just one way to use technology in the classroom, amongst many. As an educator, my goal is to embrace progress and youth culture as a tool in my teaching belt rather than a thorn in my side.
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Suzanne, Amazing video content. Talk about the various ways of "seeing." How the brain works is amazing - a form of autism, a form of genius? Do you use anything from this technique with your own "regularly abled" students? Also, your points about social media as a new marketing tool is right on the mark. So many talented people have been discovered or made because of the access social media has given them that was never available before. The only challenge I still see, having been raised in a semi-rural location, is -- the cost of the availability of new media for geographically removed people. But, that's probably where the local libraries fill a gap. Good luck, I am enjoying your enlightened ideas and progressive approach.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an incredible video. I also enjoyed your blog post and will agree with Christine about your enlightened ideas and progressive approach. Thanks for joining the program!
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