Comments for Educational Technology http://enckc.edublogs.org Just another guy's 2 cents on the technology world in education Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:41:15 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 Comment on The Biggest Issue? by mrwalters http://enckc.edublogs.org/2008/08/03/the-biggest-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-35 mrwalters Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:41:15 +0000 http://enckc.edublogs.org/?p=8#comment-35 It's okay, Chris, you needn't fear. We can "adequately prepare our nation’s youth for their futures in today’s ubiquitous technological society." I've discussed the answer here, in my post, "21st Century “Keys” to Success…" (http://mrwalters.edublogs.org/2008/10/30/21st-century-keys-to-success/) Enjoy... It’s okay, Chris, you needn’t fear. We can “adequately prepare our nation’s youth for their futures in today’s ubiquitous technological society.” I’ve discussed the answer here, in my post, “21st Century “Keys” to Success…” (http://mrwalters.edublogs.org/2008/10/30/21st-century-keys-to-success/)

Enjoy…

]]> Comment on The Biggest Issue? by Jill http://enckc.edublogs.org/2008/08/03/the-biggest-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Jill Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:22:44 +0000 http://enckc.edublogs.org/?p=8#comment-33 I agree with this statement, "Boosting educational attainment at the bottom is more promising than trying to reorganize the global economy." Unfortunately, traditional practices in the public school system are not accommodating a large population of 21st century children in the U.S. We need to turn low-skill job seekers into higher-skill job seekers and the high-skill job seekers into employers. I agree with this statement, “Boosting educational attainment at the bottom is more promising than trying to reorganize the global economy.” Unfortunately, traditional practices in the public school system are not accommodating a large population of 21st century children in the U.S. We need to turn low-skill job seekers into higher-skill job seekers and the high-skill job seekers into employers.

]]> Comment on The Biggest Issue? by Claire Shubert http://enckc.edublogs.org/2008/08/03/the-biggest-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Claire Shubert Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:21:08 +0000 http://enckc.edublogs.org/?p=8#comment-32 I don't believe that this is news to any of us. How can one expect students to develop "skills" when we teach to the test and assess our students more than is necessary. We also know the role that parents have in regards to influencing their children. And we are aware that familial attitudes towards education affect children and their decisions to invest time and effort into their futures. We as educators are tied to requirements and standards on one hand yet encouraged to teach children how to use the information we present in "real life" situations. Sometimes these 2 things do not coexist. Our hands can be further tied by the lack of funding for(and therefore availability of)technology for use by our students. Inequality in education equals inequality in the workplace and in income. So...we know the problems...This article sheds no new light on the current state of education in our country. WHAT ARE THE SOLUTIONS? There are, I am afraid, no easy ones. I don’t believe that this is news to any of us. How can one expect students to develop “skills” when we teach to the test and assess our students more than is necessary. We also know the role that parents have in regards to influencing their children. And we are aware that familial attitudes towards education affect children and their decisions to invest time and effort into their futures. We as educators are tied to requirements and standards on one hand yet encouraged to teach children how to use the information we present in “real life” situations. Sometimes these 2 things do not coexist. Our hands can be further tied by the lack of funding for(and therefore availability of)technology for use by our students. Inequality in education equals inequality in the workplace and in income. So…we know the problems…This article sheds no new light on the current state of education in our country. WHAT ARE THE SOLUTIONS? There are, I am afraid, no easy ones.

]]> Comment on The Biggest Issue? by Pam http://enckc.edublogs.org/2008/08/03/the-biggest-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Pam Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:16:19 +0000 http://enckc.edublogs.org/?p=8#comment-31 There is definitely a frightening decline of student abilities in the United States. Though this started in the 70's, I think it has accelerated for a number of reasons. Prior to the late 70's, there was a stronger work ethic and desire to succeed. There was also more family unity. Many students today want the results without the hard work. Schools are accepting lower standards. Families are split and the consistence of homelife is gone as children pass from one parent to another in brolen homes. More people are working and there is no time to follow up on the children's homework much less encourage independent learning. Many teachers are not meeting the technological demands of students who are now living in a technological world, and the schools are not providing all of the rapidly changing and expensive resources that are needed. There is definitely a frightening decline of student abilities in the United States. Though this started in the 70’s, I think it has accelerated for a number of reasons. Prior to the late 70’s, there was a stronger work ethic and desire to succeed. There was also more family unity. Many students today want the results without the hard work. Schools are accepting lower standards. Families are split and the consistence of homelife is gone as children pass from one parent to another in brolen homes. More people are working and there is no time to follow up on the children’s homework much less encourage independent learning. Many teachers are not meeting the technological demands of students who are now living in a technological world, and the schools are not providing all of the rapidly changing and expensive resources that are needed.

]]> Comment on The Biggest Issue? by Heather http://enckc.edublogs.org/2008/08/03/the-biggest-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Heather Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:13:42 +0000 http://enckc.edublogs.org/?p=8#comment-30 I don't think you can blame just one issue. Technology is changing fast, and it is tough to keep up. However, kids have to want the information, and the importance for learning this information has to be harbored in more that just the school systems. The education system definately bears the responsibility of trying to keep up with the growing techonological demand and try to prepare our kids to embrace and use it to their advantage. But it can't stop there. The parents/guardians at home have to continue the pursuit and encourage the same growth, as well as students themselves needing to embrace the growing demand of techonology and try to use it to their best advantage to improve their own lives and to ultimately improve the state of nation and its economy. I don’t think you can blame just one issue. Technology is changing fast, and it is tough to keep up. However, kids have to want the information, and the importance for learning this information has to be harbored in more that just the school systems. The education system definately bears the responsibility of trying to keep up with the growing techonological demand and try to prepare our kids to embrace and use it to their advantage. But it can’t stop there. The parents/guardians at home have to continue the pursuit and encourage the same growth, as well as students themselves needing to embrace the growing demand of techonology and try to use it to their best advantage to improve their own lives and to ultimately improve the state of nation and its economy.

]]> Comment on The Biggest Issue? by Cindy http://enckc.edublogs.org/2008/08/03/the-biggest-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Cindy Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:13:21 +0000 http://enckc.edublogs.org/?p=8#comment-29 I thought it was interesting that the author says that by age 5, it can be predicted who will complete high school and college. If I look at my own extended family, I can see what he is saying. Education is much more important to some members of my family and these parents have children who were motivated to do well in school. I thought it was interesting that the author says that by age 5, it can be predicted who will complete high school and college. If I look at my own extended family, I can see what he is saying. Education is much more important to some members of my family and these parents have children who were motivated to do well in school.

]]> Comment on The Biggest Issue? by Jody http://enckc.edublogs.org/2008/08/03/the-biggest-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Jody Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:12:54 +0000 http://enckc.edublogs.org/?p=8#comment-28 I believe our educational system has excellent teachers and more instructional resources available than ever before. However, technology savvy students are being "left behind" with the 20th century schools and teaching practices. Students are not interested in sitting behind a desk for 6 hours a day with their paper and pencil. More laptops and computers would increase student motivation for learning! However, there are those students that aren't interested in learning what educators need to teach them. I don't agree that these students are easliy identified by age 5. We should never stop trying to help students make goals for their future and reach their highest potential. I believe our educational system has excellent teachers and more instructional resources available than ever before. However, technology savvy students are being “left behind” with the 20th century schools and teaching practices. Students are not interested in sitting behind a desk for 6 hours a day with their paper and pencil. More laptops and computers would increase student motivation for learning!
However, there are those students that aren’t interested in learning what educators need to teach them. I don’t agree that these students are easliy identified by age 5. We should never stop trying to help students make goals for their future and reach their highest potential.

]]> Comment on The Biggest Issue? by Erica http://enckc.edublogs.org/2008/08/03/the-biggest-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Erica Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:12:19 +0000 http://enckc.edublogs.org/?p=8#comment-27 I think that since the average American’s level of education rose by 0.8 years per decade, it had to level out at some point or "stagnate" correct? Sidenote...there is an obvious bias here with the comment "There’s some vague talk about school choice, but Republicans are inept when talking about human capital policies" however I do feel he brings up some good points. I do feel we are trying and learning to adequately prepare our nation’s youth for their futures in today’s ubiquitous technological society...and this taking these classes will help. I think that since the average American’s level of education rose by 0.8 years per decade, it had to level out at some point or “stagnate” correct? Sidenote…there is an obvious bias here with the comment “There’s some vague talk about school choice, but Republicans are inept when talking about human capital policies” however I do feel he brings up some good points. I do feel we are trying and learning to adequately prepare our nation’s youth for their futures in today’s ubiquitous technological society…and this taking these classes will help.

]]> Comment on The Biggest Issue? by Anne http://enckc.edublogs.org/2008/08/03/the-biggest-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Anne Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:11:57 +0000 http://enckc.edublogs.org/?p=8#comment-26 As an elementary teacher, I see the importance of immersing our children in a positive learning environment at an early age. The educational discrepancy that some students experience when they begin school should be a source of concern for our nation. As an elementary teacher, I see the importance of immersing our children in a positive learning environment at an early age. The educational discrepancy that some students experience when they begin school should be a source of concern for our nation.

]]> Comment on The Biggest Issue? by Cora http://enckc.edublogs.org/2008/08/03/the-biggest-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Cora Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:11:36 +0000 http://enckc.edublogs.org/?p=8#comment-25 "In periods, like the current one, when educational progress lags behind technological change, inequality widens." Sadly, there's no doubt that this is true. As we saw this morning in the clips Chris shared with us, education, in order to be effective, needs to progress with its students. Educators realize this. However, many of them deny it or ignore it and do nothing about it. Why?!?! “In periods, like the current one, when educational progress lags behind technological change, inequality widens.”

Sadly, there’s no doubt that this is true. As we saw this morning in the clips Chris shared with us, education, in order to be effective, needs to progress with its students. Educators realize this. However, many of them deny it or ignore it and do nothing about it. Why?!?!

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