What Will Teaching in the 21st Century Be Like?

1. The Mr. Dancealot video is about a social dance class that gives students the basics about different types of dances such as waltz, swing, and tango. This video gives background information on different dances and shows students how to do the dances. I do agree with the conclusion of this movie. After the students learn the dances they are tested with an open book and open note exam. In order to test a student's knowledge on how well they know information, they need to be tested. Although, an open note and open book exam is only testing the students on how good a note taker they are, and how well they can find answers in a book.

2. I. What teachers provide?
        a. content
        b. facts
        c. dates
        d. research
   II. Social Media
        a. blogs
        b. facebook
        c. twitter
   III. What does creation mean today?
        a. blogging
        b. podcasting
        c. animating
        d. planning
  IV. Reliable sources?
        a. google
        b. delicious
        c. wikipedia
        d. blogs
   V. How do we mange technology at school?
       a.  make sure it's relevant
       b challenging
       c. engaging
 VI. Entertainment is?
       a. passive
       b. active
       c. for enjoyment
       d. for learning.
I agree with Kevin Roberts. Teaching with the use of technology  is prevalent and will be even more prevalent in the future. Teachers should know how to use technology in order to help advance classroom learning. This will affect me as a future educator because I am aware of the importance of technology. Technology will be used in my future classroom to make learning more fun and understanding.
  
3. The Networked Student
I have a negative viewpoint of this video. I do not agree with the theory of connectivism. I prefer the teacher teach me what I need to know rather than finding what I need to know, completely, on my own. Gaining knowledge on your own is fine, but may be difficult while trying to figure out what your teacher wants from you. This now forms the question "Why does the networked student even need a teacher?" The student needs a teacher for guidance on how to find this knowledge. Without a teacher a student can become lost and confused.
4. Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts
Thesis: The thesis is using technology to connect students to the world.
I agree with Vicki Davis' argument that paper and pencil is not the only way to learn. Some students learn better by using technology. Davis encourages her students to be thinkers and I totally agree with that concept. As a future educator, I would want my students to be thinkers. Not only do I want to teach them, I also want to learn from them.
5. Who is ahead in the learning race?
In my opinion, the elementary students are ahead in the learning race. The elementary students have the resources at their finger tips to learn how to use technology. These students use Mac books to make iMovies and create blogs. They also have advantages in using audio.  I noticed in the video that the graduate and undergraduate students do not have all the resources the elementary students have. This makes the elementary students more advanced than the graduate and undergraduate students.
6. Flipping the classroom.
Flipping the classroom is definitely new to me. The technology used for this concept was not used while I was in elementary, middle, nor high school, although, it was available. No teachers used this new idea of Flipping the Classroom while I was growing up. This approach is a good approach, although, I would not use it. I would not use this approach because I know half, if not more, of my future high school students would not use it. Therefore, this would be a waste of my time. This approach really depends on the teacher. A syllabus approach can work just as good as the Flipping the Classroom approach. Page numbers for lessons can be put on the syllabus so that the students can look over the material and come in class prepared to ask questions and learn.

Test Post

Blog Post 1 What About EDM 310?

EDM 310 is not what I expected. I expected a class that teaches me how to use technology, even though I am well aware of how to work a computer and other technological devices. I have not heard any rumors about this class. It was on my course description list so of course I have to take it. After the first week of classes and reading the syllabus, I have developed some fears. I have a problem with working online because I'm a paper person. I would much rather write on paper, then print it out and turn it in. I also have a problem with this class being online but it is hard for me to remember to do assignments that are online. Knowing that this class is strictly online, it forces me to pay close attention to the class schedule. Other classes that I have taken do not compare to this class. Other classes are very different from this class. My current classes and classes that I have taken in the past were strictly in-class classes, which I prefer. The best way for me to address the "most difficult" aspect of EDM 310 is to stay on top of my work and pay close attention to the class schedule because of my problem with remembering to do online assignments. I currently do not have any questions about this class but I am sure I will develop some questions as we get further along.

Practice Blog

I.Paragraph 1
      A. Who am I?
            1. Raquelle Chambliss
            2. Born Saranac Lake, NY, moved to Alexandria, LA, moved to Mobile, AL
            3. interests, hanging out with friends, learning, exercising, playing sports
            4. attending USA was a second choice
            5. personal info, family info, mom, dad, 3 brothers
      B. Why do I want to be an educator?
           1. leader, take charge, ultimate goal to be a Principal
      C. What does an educator do in his or her practice?
           1. teaches
           2. learns
      D.What are my passions?
           1. teaching
           2. learning

My name is Raquelle Chambliss and I am a Sophomore here at the University of South Alabama where I am studying Secondary Education with a focus in English/Language Arts.I was born in Saranac Lake, NY. I lived there for two years and then ventured down south to Alexandria, LA where I lived there for seven years. I currently reside in Mobile, AL with my family, My mom, dad, and my 3 brothers. I enjoy hanging out with friends, learning, exercising, and playing sports. I want to be an educator because I enjoy taking charge and being a leader. I feel as though I display leadership skills that are helpful in a classroom setting and in the school as a Principal.

An educator teaches students what they need to know for the future. An educator is understanding to the needs of the students.  An educator needs to be caring and easy to work with. My passions include learning and teaching. I enjoy learning new things and sharing the new things I learn with other people. I can not wait to start my teaching career so that I may positively mold the minds of young children!