Blog Post 6

After watching the videos assigned for this particular blog post, I can say that they have taught me a lot. Starting with the first video “Project Based Learning Part 1: Experiences of a 3rd Grade Teacher.” I learned that the main purpose of project based earning is to help ensure that the students understand the concept of every lesson. For example, you would give the students a project that they would not be able to complete unless they know the concept of the lesson. I strongly agree with this idea and concept. I believe that all students should be tested with every lesson they learn, by using a project. One that requires hands on examples and application of knowledge that they must have learned in the previous lesson.

In the video “iCurio”, we lean what iCurio is and what it can be used for. I learned that it is a very useful tool for students and teachers alike. This tool allows students to search the web through a series of search engines that have been through a proxy by the school system. Each website that the students visit has been checked for inappropriate information or paraphernalia. This means the teacher doesn’t have to worry that the students will come across something they shouldn’t. 

In the video “Discovery Ed”, we learn how students can greatly benefit from viewing pictures and videos. Discovery Ed is a tool that couples any information students may be learning with pictures and videos from experts around the world. This is a great tool because students get a chance to learn from someone other that their teacher who is also an expert on the subject. Viewing any information with pictures and videos also solidifies the knowledge in their brain much stronger than if they just read the words.

After viewing the video “Use Tech Don’t Teach It”, I have learned that we are truly immersed in it. In Dr. Stranges words, “ you would never get the right change, without technology.” This statement sure says a lot about how much we in the 21^st century rely on technology for simple tasks. I agree with Anthony when he says that, “technology should not be taught ever.” It should not be a list of things that you have to get done.