While I began watching this the very first question that popped in my head was, "did they go over how to use a computer in a previous lesson"? I believe standard number one, that includes basic operations, was not covered properly. The first thing covered should be the absolute basics of computers. IE "here is how you scroll". I believe this point was solidified when the student said "I don't know how to make it any bigger" when creating the design that said "Springfield".
Also, instead of simply having students come up and scroll down, I would have allowed each student to complete the process in its entirety. This would allow for growth of knowledge and experience rather than just participation for the sake of participation. By including geographical elements I believe this teacher covered standard number two. But by looking up bland information such as record highs and lows this teacher is in now way stimulating creativity.
The instructor also handed out contradictory information by saying when you don't have anything to do you can talk about the assignment, then stating that you should be working on your portfolio. Kids need straight forward instruction, ambiguities need to be eliminated completely. Standard number five by using searches to find data sets and information for their projects.
Lastly I believe that asking "what did we learn today" is way to broad of a question. Children need a more directed question if you as an instructor want a detailed answer.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Trouble Online
Immediately I was struck at the severity of the penalties for downloading music. I don't know one person who doesn't download music/movies. I believe he made a good point in telling people to consider the offline equivalent. When you think about things on the computer based in real world situations the online actions take on a whole new light.
Online plagiarism was not a surprise to me though. You can go into any library at any college and witness it any day of the week. I believe it is a major problem in education today. It robs people of creativity. Instead of thinking and developing one's own ideas one simply takes someone else's ideas and acts as if they are their own. I never did realize people actually bought papers online. The fact that students are willing to pay for a paper is a horrific thought. Maybe the instruction needs to spark interest better? Or maybe students are just that lazy. It is a hard problem to diagnose. Turnitin.com may be part of the solution!
The points made on social networking are extremely valid. When looking for a job people need to be aware of the image their facebook/myspace/etc are portraying. Although when he said be aware of displaying your religious preferences I disagree.
All in all it was a very informative video. Makes you think about a lot of things that are done on computers that for some reason people just don't consider illegal or wrong.
Online plagiarism was not a surprise to me though. You can go into any library at any college and witness it any day of the week. I believe it is a major problem in education today. It robs people of creativity. Instead of thinking and developing one's own ideas one simply takes someone else's ideas and acts as if they are their own. I never did realize people actually bought papers online. The fact that students are willing to pay for a paper is a horrific thought. Maybe the instruction needs to spark interest better? Or maybe students are just that lazy. It is a hard problem to diagnose. Turnitin.com may be part of the solution!
The points made on social networking are extremely valid. When looking for a job people need to be aware of the image their facebook/myspace/etc are portraying. Although when he said be aware of displaying your religious preferences I disagree.
All in all it was a very informative video. Makes you think about a lot of things that are done on computers that for some reason people just don't consider illegal or wrong.
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