Something I am learning about technology is…
This is both and easy and a tough question, for while I’m being shown new programs and I am excited about how they work, I am really learning that technology doesn’t necessarily make life easier. I’m finding that there needs to be a balance between the new and the useful. And sometimes something that is “cool” is just that, “cool,” but nothing else.
Something I’m learning about learning is…
I am an impatient learning. I prefer to have some guidance and then explore things at my own pace… which is usually quicker than what a classroom setting moves at. I don’t mean this to sound conceited, but I am very comfortable with technology and I have a clear view of what I want my classroom to look like. Now I just need the time and resources to make it happen.
Something I’m learning about teaching is…
I haven’t gotten it right yet.
Something I’m learning about myself is…
I LOVE using technology. Though I guess I already knew that. What I’ve really learned is that my goal really focuses around two aspects. First, I want my students to be engaged by my lessons and actually learn something about making film. Secondly, I want my life (job) to become easier over time, not harder. I think the integration of technology is key to both of these.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
My Tech Kids...
Who are my digital kids?
My digital kids are the ones who jump at using the computers and editing their films. They are the ones that are willing to do more work for their group just because they enjoy doing it.
How do I know?
They make themselves known. They are always eager to show what they can do, and they are the ones who really listen when I teach some of the more advanced editing stuff.
What can they teach me?
Students teach me all the time. Mostly it’s with their ideas and creativity. Reminding me that students bring a lot to the table and that I don’t need to show them “everything” but rather show them how to figure it out. That makes me want to continue to “figure it out” on my own too.
My digital kids are the ones who jump at using the computers and editing their films. They are the ones that are willing to do more work for their group just because they enjoy doing it.
How do I know?
They make themselves known. They are always eager to show what they can do, and they are the ones who really listen when I teach some of the more advanced editing stuff.
What can they teach me?
Students teach me all the time. Mostly it’s with their ideas and creativity. Reminding me that students bring a lot to the table and that I don’t need to show them “everything” but rather show them how to figure it out. That makes me want to continue to “figure it out” on my own too.
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