Did you know

I found the "Did you know" video to be quite informing. It was surprising to see the statistics about the number of jobs a person will have by the age of 38. In addition I learned a lot of new information. I do agree with a couple of the clips. Although, I felt that some of the information gathered was stereotypical and biased.
I do question parts of the criteria in the video. I would like to know how does anybody know that 25% of India's highest IQ makes up the total population of the United States. Indeed, nobody can tell what really happens in the future. Computers can make estimates and people can make predictions, but how can they be considered a reliable source.

Mr. Winkle Wakes


This video was very enlightening to me. Mr. Needleman clearly displays the problems that are in our public school systems. Our world is constantly evolving with technology. The school systems aren't keeping up with our technological world. Mr. Needleman gets his point across by the example of Mr. Winkle sitting in the classroom looking at the old, dusty computer.
When Mr. Winkle enters the hospital, he was amazed by the new machines. He felt out of place at the hospital. Mr. Winkle then goes to a nearby school and is comforted by how nothing seems to have changed since he was in school. According to Mr. Needleman, school systems haven't changed much over the years. The school systems should focus more on computers to keep up with up with our futuristic society.


Vicki Davis: Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts

Mrs. Vicki Davis helps students from a small town in Camilla, GA connect to the world. She does not limit her teaching just through computers. She uses many other cool gadgets. I agree with Mrs. Davis' point that students do not all learn the same way. Pen and paper have a way of limiting students.
Students get more hands-on experience by Mrs. Davis' approach. By this technique, students can learn more independently. Mrs. Davis even says that the students learn so efficient that they end up teaching her something new about the program.

Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity

Mr. Robinson is right that schools do have a way of looking down on creativity. Teachers sometimes limit a students creativity, especially through writing. Their teaching gets very repetitive. Creativity makes a positive impact on learning.
Education has a tendency to be all about work and no play. Our school systems do not put much emphasis on a students artistic side. Creativity helps find a person's true self. Teachers should always look for new ideas that will inspire students in today's world.