Final Farewell

To My Fellow Classmates:

I had a wonderful, learning experience in the Tuesday/Thursday 4pm EDM 310 class. Many of you were very helpful. I hope that we all succeed in the future. I wish everyone the best and I hope you all be the best educators that you can be!

Signing off,

Erica Burrell

Summary of What I Learned in EDM 310

1. Think about the many things we covered in class: blogs, wikis, presentations, Google Docs, Google spreadsheets, Picasa, podcasts, videocasts, YouTube, posts you read, PLNs, Twitter, other teachers and students outside of our region, comments4kids, iTunes, iTunesU, accessibility issues and the use of html tag modifiers to address some of those issues, who you are as a professional, Google forms, data bases, Google Earth, Delicious, ACCESS, ALEX, Foliotek, technological literacy, the future of schools, your "intellectual trail". Did I miss anything? Take each of these and consider what you learned and how or if it may or will be useful to you as a teacher. and as an individual in this "modern age." List what you learned and comment about it if appropriate. List as many things as you can think of. If you did not learn anything from this class, say so. I hope, however, that was not the case.

You left out Skype! I learned much from this class. Here are a few of the concepts that I will most likely continue to use...

I enjoyed learning how to blog. It was very interesting and a great way to stay connected with others.

Using Google Docs, Presentations, Forms, and Spreadsheets was also very helpful. Before this class I was unaware that Google offered these programs.

I used to think that YouTube was just a place for “funny videos”. I guess I was wrong. YouTube is also a place for learning things in which I didn't know about.

I really enjoyed Comments4kids. I was excited about reading post from younger children and giving them my opinion. I hope they were excited as I was when they read the comments.

iTunes University was very interesting to learn about. I did not know that it had features where you can listen to a professor's lecture. It excites me even more knowing that it will be used here at South Alabama next semester.

I enjoyed writing my professional blog. It really made me think about who I am and who I want to be as a professional.

I am glad that I learned how to use Delicious. I think this website is going to be very useful to me in the future.

ACCESS and ALEX were two websites that I feel will be helpful in the future. I am glad this was a requirement to read and write a post about each!

I really enjoyed using Skype. I was able to Skype a few of my classmates when needing help for assignments. I am also able to connect with some of my family members from around the world. My aunt (who is in the Air Force) recently went to Korea. There she cannot use a cellular phone. We contact each other via Skype!


2.Are there things you would like to have learned in this class but did not?

No, this class met my expectations.

3.Are there things you learned in this class but wish you had not (and you will try and forget them or not use them as soon as possible)?

I am glad I learned the things that I learned. Some of them will probably slip my mind in the future but not intentionally.

4.Did this class excite you in any way? I mean excite, as opposed to "was useful" or "was interesting" or "I did it"? If No, say that. If Yes, tell me what excited you, why, and how.
To tell you the truth, I was not excited about coming to this class. Sometimes, I felt lost. I really did not know what was going on at the time.

5.Did you find anything in this class to be particularly "intellectually challenging"? If so, what? Why do you think it was "intellectually challenging"?

The podcasts and videocasts were a bit challenging for me. Mainly because I did not know how to approach the assignments. Once I understood things a little more. I was okay.


6.Were you bored by this class at any time? If so, what bored you and how might that be corrected?

I was bored at times mainly because I did not know what was going on at times.

7.Would you change this course in any way (add things/delete things or anything else)? If so, give me your suggestions. Since I am always changing this course I could use your input!

In my opinion, there were too many blogpost to do. Other than that, I wouldn't change much!

8.Are you Technologically Literate at the moment? To what extent? Low Some Medium Good Great

I would say that I am somewhat Technological Literate. I believe I have a long way to go.

9.How will you maintain or improve your technological literacy between now and the time you graduate? … the time you start teaching?

I will continue to use my PLN and learn from others. When I start teaching I plan to incorporate everything that we learned from Google into my classroom!

My Personal Learning Network

My Personal Learning Network (PLN) is still a work in progress! Although I have come a long way in using one, I would love to go further. My PLN currently consist of my Twitter account, my class blog, and At the Teacher's Desk. I have learned many things, thus far, by using these networks. This is a great way to share ideas. You can also learn a variety of different techniques from others. I look forward to learning more. I hope that in the future I can encourage my family, friends, and colleagues to establish them a PLN!

Believing, Inventing, and Implementing Technological Pedagogies

It is very interesting to me how an ordinary student at South Alabama can come up with extraordinary ideas. In Anthony Capps blog post, he explained in detail of how Mr. Miller emphasizes technology. I agree with Anthony. I do feel that it is “the educator's responsibility to help their students discover what they love”. If an educator teaches a lesson in a boring way, then the students most likely will dislike the subject (for a long time). In all, Anthony did a great job! Keep up the good work!

Technology and Classrooms

After reading the lists, Doug Johnson's Seven Stupid Mistakes and 7 Brilliant Things Teachers Do With Technology and New Classroom Rules by Education Innovation, I thought they were pretty interesting. The topics were really something to think about.

I believe the two most important from the Seven Stupid Mistakes are:

1)THINKING ONLINE COMMUNICATION IS EVER PRIVATE. I think this is very important (especially if you are a teacher.) I have heard several cases on the news in which teachers have gotten fired due to some of the content on their social network pages. I believe that people should be very careful when it comes to things like that.

2)NOT SUPERVISING COMPUTER-USING STUDENTS. I believe that students/children should always be supervised while they are on the computer. Although some students may not go to a prohibited website intentionally, some students do. As stated in the list, some students know how to get around the blocked websites. This is why I believe that monitoring the students is extremely important.

The two most important from the Seven Brilliant Things Teachers Do With Technology are:

1)EMPOWER KIDS WITH TECHNOLOGY. I feel this is important because technology can help students understand material better. All classes should be equipped with some type of technology. Students should be able to learn in an environment filled with technology. I believe that technology is not going anywhere, so why not incorporate it in the classrooms?

2)ACCEPT THE WORLD OF CO-LEARNER. I believe this is important as well. Teachers should have an opportunity to learn from their students. I bet when I become a teacher some of the students will know more about technology than I will. This could be a wonderful opportunity!

The two most important from the New Classroom Rules by Education Innovation are:

1)COME TO CLASS ON TIME, OR LOG INTO YOUR ONLINE CLASS ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT, WHENEVER IT IS MOST CONVENIENT TO YOU. Wouldn't it be great if everyone understood materials and content while taking online classes? I have taken a few on-line classes in the past and some were understandable and some were not. On-line classes would be very convenient to many. I like the idea of online classes. I wish USA offered more classes online.

2)BE QUIET IN LINES, HALLWAYS, AND RESTROOMS, UNLESS YOU ARE AT HOME AND LOGGED INTO YOUR ON-LINE CLASSROOM, IN WHICH CASE YOU CAN DANCE AND PLAY MUSIC. I like being able to do what I want to while doing classwork. For example, watching television while doing homework keeps me stimulated. I really enjoyed reading the New Classroom Rules!

Once again these lists were interesting as well as informative!

At the Teacher's Desk

At the Teacher's Desk is a very interesting blog. The first post I read was about banning pencils and crayons from schools. I thought that this idea was ridiculously silly. All I could think while I was reading it was “Is this for real?”. It was very interesting though! Another post that I read was “Robert Burns Haunts Me”. This post informed me that no matter how prepared you are be prepared in case something goes wrong. He made a good point in this post. The next post I read was “Using Technology for Effective Communication”. I read the particular one regarding contacting parents through Facebook. I thought that was a brilliant idea. I think this blog is very useful for teachers!

Is It Okay To Be A Technologically Illiterate Teacher? : Make Up

In this blog, Is It Okay To Be A Technologically Illiterate Teacher? by Karl Fisch , I agree with Mr. Fisch to a certain extent. For example, I do agree that teachers should have some technological capability. But I disagree that they should be embarrassed if they let the public know. I do believe that technology will be apart of everyone's lives eventually. Not everyone is ready for this technology change in their lives.

I love the analogy that Mr. Fisch gave, "I was never any good at math either." He says that teachers keep making excuses which is not acceptable. I agree. Instead of making excuses, why not learn how to to the task. Technology can be very helpful to everyone whether we know it or not!

Project 10 Podcast and Project 11 Presentation

Project 10 Podcast: Useful Internet Sites for Elementary Teachers


If you want to listen to our podcast CLICK HERE. We focused on Useful Internet Sites for Elementary Teachers.



Project 11 Presentation- Electronic Books vs. Paper Books: Pros and Cons

Toward a New Future of Whatever: Michael Wesch

I just realized how far the word “whatever” has come after watching this video by Michael Wesch. To me, the meaning of “whatever” replaces many words during conversations. Instead of people saying what they want to say they just substituted it for the word “whatever”. I really enjoyed watching the video. It really made me think about the way I use the word “whatever”.

As far as YouTube, I learned a lot of information in which I was not aware of. I also thought that the people talking into their web-cam thought it was weird to do so. YouTube helps many people see the differences throughout the world. It can be educational, informative, and even entertaining. I will most likely show appropriate YouTube videos in my classroom, in order for the students to get a break from me teaching and see that there are many other ways of learning on YouTube.

Student Blogging

I think blogging is a great way for students to express themselves. In most cases, self-expression is being overshadowed in education. Like the students at Point England School , blogging can be a very educational and exciting experience. Students can also communicate with other students around the world.

Blogging can be very helpful to students. I, myself, would probably enjoy blogging more, if it was not a weekly required assignment. I do feel that it is important though. I plan to use blogging in my classroom. It is a great way to keep students involved with their schoolwork. I will try to focus on letting the students suggest what it is that they would like to write about. Overall, blogging did help me understand my views, as well as my classmates views, on different topics.

Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, & Students Statewide (ACCESS)

Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, & Students Statewide (ACCESS) is a website that provides high-quality classroom courses & teachers through technology. Because some schools can't afford offer advanced diplomas and advanced courses, This website provides access to many of these courses. Educators as well as students benefit off of this program.

I feel that this website can be very helpful for students who want to advance. It is great to have a resource like this. Students can learn so much. I will be sure to use this resource to help me when I become a teacher.

Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX)

The Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX) is a website where statewide teachers can exchange their ideas and lesson plans with one another. ALEX is not only a great resource for teachers but for students and parents as well. The website is beneficial to everyone who visits it! It is very easy to navigate. It provides resources for all grade levels and subjects.

I believe that ALEX is a wonderful tool. When I become a teacher I will be sure to create me a personal workspace. This website seems to be very helpful for new teachers as well as current teachers. This could help others become familiar with how other teachers teach in their classroom. I am glad that I learned about this useful website!

Kaia

After reading the post, Dear Kaia, on Dr. Chamberlain's blog, I started to believe that the power of technology can really be amazing. I think that it is wonderful to have people from around the world notice some of the things that we do through the internet. I know that Kaia is a very intelligent young girl. I hope that she understood what was going on through the voicethread that Dr. C and his class made for her. Voicethreads seem to be very help for children Kaia's age!

I know that Mr. Raisdana was very surprised. Like he stated in his blog, he didn't know if it was a good idea to expose his daughter online. I, myself, would be unsure as well. It appears that her exposure turned out to help her in a positive way. Hopefully, this experience will encourage Mr. Raisdana and many other parents and teachers as well.

The New Media Literacy Skills

The New Media Literacies Project is a program that helps us explore social skills and cultural knowledge while dealing with the media. This project will also help others understand the importance of being literate. When I viewed the New Media Literacy Skills video, I thought the skills were very clear. I feel that these skills will be needed in the 21st century so that we can be effective people.

I, myself, possess about five of the New Media Literacy Skills. I possess judgment, appropriation, performance, visualization, and multitasking. I feel that it is important to be able to possess all of the skills. I hope to one day get that accomplished! Having said that, I feel that my skills will increase because of the use of everyday technology and also the future technology to come.

The Networked Student by Wendy Drexler

The way the Networked Student video was displayed was very unique. I thought it was neat how there were paper cut-outs of the explained material. I, myself, do not like the concept of connectivism. The way that I see understand it is that we learn from other diverse people's social networks. It is a good idea to see other's opinions on what they think about a certain topic, but I don't think I would like the idea of learning the material completely on my own.

I do like the fact that many resources are available for the student to learn. I am sure this type learning helps students expand their knowledge in a variety of ways.

Am I prepared to be a teacher of a networked student you may ask. I do not think I am. I feel that this type of learning could be very complicated for me. Maybe if I actually tried being a networked student myself, I could see the pros and cons of the whole thing. Maybe it is not as confusing as it may seem.

Richard Miller: This Is How We Dream

I don't think that I am ready to start writing with multimedia. I know that I learn and comprehend better by reading and writing compared to watching and listening. Dr. Miller's way of using multimedia seems to be very useful. I do think that it is great that much of the information that you need when doing research can be found on the internet in the comfort of your own home.

Multimedia looks like it can be very helpful and easier for some. I feel that I will probably be able get use to teaching through multimedia as the years progress. Once I learn how to do it, I feel that my students will be able to catch on. Because technology is increasing rapidly, I am pretty sure that some of my students will already be able to write with multimedia by the time I am ready to teach them.

I feel that Dr. Miller's idea of visual representation is a plus when it comes to learning. I do agree with him. There will be a time where word-processing is completely out of the picture. Overall, I am not to keen of using multimedia. Although I do think it is a helpful tool, I am just not ready for these type of changes.

Week 6: Comments4Kids

I got a chance to comment on Jenna's (a sixth grader) post! She was talking about International Act Like A Clown Day which is June 12. I told her that this day sounds like fun. I told her that I would look funny if I dressed like a clown (I guess that's the point, huh?).

Using iPods

I think the idea of what Duke University did for their incoming freshmen was a great idea. I never owned an iPod. I thought an iPod was just for downloading and listening to music. I see that it does a lot more than that. From what I read, it looks like a pretty useful tool. It is a great device for students in any grade level. This tools allows you to go as far as recording and replaying your class lecture. This idea more than likely lowered the college drop-out rate. I think that all university and college students should have a device of some sort.

I also noticed that there were both benefits and barriers with the device. One benefit is that it allows students to be more active and to participate in classroom discussions. One problem is that it would be difficult for the iPod to store a variety of information. Even with that, I still think it would be a great tool for studnets everywhere!

Don't Waste Your Time

I found that Itunes University is a very helpful tool. After viewing the presentation,Don't Waste Your Time, I now know that you can find useful information in iTunes. I learned that this application include lectures, lab demos, as well as campus tours. All of their downloads are free.

iTunes University is a great tool for using podcasts and vodcasts. This could help me because if I am looking to research a few things for my classes as a student, I could always turn to iTunes University to see if they have any useful information. As a teacher, I could maybe get ideas from this application and it could be used as a learning tool while I am teaching.

Apple Launches Major Green Effort

The post, Apple Launches Major Green Effort, talked about making Apple products enviromental friendly. I, myself, am all about going green. Apple is trying to find ways to reduce carbon emissions from its plastic manufacturing. They have been working on this problem for years now. Apple is now trying to encourage recylcling.

I feel that this is a great idea. I think that all companies should endorse recycling and being environmental friendly. While we are talking about recycling, I think I will encourage my students to recycle as well. I will encourage them and set an example by placing plastic bottles and aluminum cans in the recycling bin.

Week 5: Comments4Kids

Well, this week's comments for kids was a bit different. I commented on a student's blog who had just started blogging. I told him that he would enjoy blogging. I also told him that I look forward to coming back and seeing his progress.

"What I've Learned This Year" by Mr. McClung

I thought Mr. McClung had a great deal of advice to give. I am sure I will learn a lot during my first year of teaching as well as the years that follow. I learned to focus on the students and make sure that they understand the materials that you teach. I also learned that I should not get mad over the mistakes that I make. I like what he had to say about lesson plans: “NO LESSON IS EVER PERFECT. THE LESSON YOU TEACH AND THE ONE YOU PLAN ARE ALWAYS DIFFERENT.” No matter how prepared you are, you should be prepared to expect different outcomes. The next thing he talked about was communication. I feel that you can learn better when you communicate. I learned that you should not always be hard on your students. Our job is to help them to better. Another thing he stated was to use technology while in the classroom. He told us to listen to our students because not all students have someone to talk to. I feel that this is very important for the student as well as for me. Lastly, he stated to never stop learning. Learning is an important aspect of life. I feel that this is a great self-reflection on Mr. McClung's first year of teaching. The post helped him and many others be prepared for their teaching career.

Week 4: Comments4Kids

In week 4, I read and commented on Esrah, Howard, Caroline, Jessica and Ramona's post. They retold the story of the Three Little Kids. I told them that this story used to be my favorite story when I was their age. I really enjoyed reading and commenting on their post.

Week 3: Comments4Kids

In week 3, I commented on Studamyer, Logan and Ahsin's post. They attended PT England School. Their post title was “The Lion and The Mouse 2”. I loved the story of how the mouse helped the lion because he was small. I told them that they did an excellent job retelling the story. I also told them to keep up the good work!

Wikipedia

Wow! Most of this information amazed me. I knew that Wikipedia could be edited by anyone, but I didn't know that people and even companies went as far as they did to edit the information. I think that is great that the people who edit the information can be tracked down. I do think it is funny how some people go over the edge to make their company look good. I also think it is crazy how people go over the edge to criticize other companies, people, places, and things. I guess that this type of behavior on a “website that anyone can edit” is expected.

As far as Wikipedia being a trusted source, I would not rely on it completely. I would probably use it to get the gists of certain information, but I would probably start going to another reliable website.

Week 2: Comments4Kids

In the second week of Comments4Kids, I read a post by Justin. He was talking about Super Mario Brothers. He said that he like Mario but not Yoshi. I told him that I loved all of the characters on Super Mario Brothers. I think it is something how kids come up with their own perception of how they look at the way things and people are. It was interesting to see kids opinions on things!

Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture

I thought Mr. Randy Pausch was very enthusiastic from the start! He let us know that his cancer was not going to stop him from doing his job. Although I felt so sad for him, he did not want us to have pity on him. This was a very brave statement. He let us know that anything is possible. He was able to achieve his zero gravity dream. I thought it was funny how he was not allowed to go to zero gravity because he was a faculty member but he somehow got an opportunity to still go because he was a web journalist.

Next, he talked about his football dream. What stood out to me was the quote: “Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted”. This quote really made me think. The next dream he was able to achieve. He was an author in the World Book Encyclopedia. I feel that being an author in an encyclopedia had to have been the best thing ever! Winning a stuff animal was one of my dreams as well. Although I was not as passionate about it as he was, I still always wanted one. I did win a few but they were no where near the size as his were.

As far as Mr. Pausch teaching methods, he was able to explain, model, and demonstrate many of his dreams. This let others know that they could achieve their dreams and anything is possible.

This video is probably the most interesting and heart-touching video that I have seen in the EDM 310 class thus far. This was something that I and many others could relate to. May Mr. Randy Pausch rest in peace.

Did You Know? 4.0

Wow, this video is even more surprising that the last one I watched. I think that it is amazing how technology is advancing so much in the world. Yes, I do still read newspapers and magazines but I know that in a matter of years they will not exist anymore. It is really overwhelming to me how technology is increasing and upgrading.

I know that when my 10 month old daughter ask me what a VCR is and what it is used for, I will be amazed; Amazed that the popularity of VCRs have come and gone in a matter of decades. What amazes me even more is the fact that she will probably encounter the same experience with her son or daughter about DVDs. In my opinion, I feel that the word is moving way too fast for me and I am struggling to keep up! I don't think I am ready to move on just yet.

All About Little Miss Madisyn

"It's Not About the Technology" by Kelly Hines

I do not think it should be all about technology. I agree with Mrs. Hines when she said "technology is not the first things we need to initiate change in the classroom". I do agree that technology can be very helpful but as she said change starts at the teaching and learning level.

Mrs. Hines list of four things to have a positive impact on students was very helpful and informative. The first statement on the list is the one that stood out the most to me: Teachers must be learners. There are new ways of learning new things each and everyday. We must learn how to teach in new ways. Now I know where Dr. Strange is coming from when he stated that he does not consider himself to be a teacher.

Michael Wesch: A Vision of Students Today

I agree with this movie 100%! Until now I thought I was just one of the few college students that have encountered some of these situations. I guess almost all college students have similar situations. I always feel that there are not enough hours in the day!

I would have to admit that I am the queen of procrastination. This is maybe why I feel the way I do sometimes. It is amazing how much we sometimes take for granted the time that we have. One thing that I would add to the movie to make it more accurately represent my experiences would be being a full-time mother. I don't always complete my work in a timely manner because I have to tend to my child most of the time.

The Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom

After viewing this blog and videocast, I did feel that podcasting will be very beneficial for my students. I like the fact that absent students can catch with their schoolwork in the comfort of their own home. I also liked how the students and the teacher could interact with one another outside of the classrooms. It also allows for students to be creative.

One of the main reasons that I would enjoy creating blogs with the students in my classrooms is because it would actually get the students involved with what they are doing. I say this because when I was coming up in school many of my classmates did not find working with pencil and paper very helpful. I feel that using blogs, podcasts, and vodcasts would show students a different way of learning!

Last Semester's Podcast: Shift Happens

I listened to the podcast “Shift Happens”, I actually think they did pretty well. I actually understood what was going on. Their topic was also interesting to me. They actually sounded better than the previous podcasts that I have listened to before and I believe they were somewhat professionals.

Although I know they were more than likely reading a script, they kept their conversation and ideas going so that we did not pay much of that attention. They gave examples of how technology has shifted over the years. Other than that, I actually believe they did an awesome job! I have nothing bad to say about their podcast!

Comments4Kids

I really enjoyed viewing the Comments4Kids blogs. I thought the kids were very creative and they put in their own thoughts toward their stories. I commented on Jennifer's, Japati's, and Calvin's post and they told there story in such a wonderful way! I also told them that I look forward to viewing more of their post!

Video in the Classroom Introduction

I feel that this video was very cute and creative. Mr. Needleman found other ways to educate his students other than pencil and paper. I believe that this is a great opportunity for students to achieve more in reading and writing. Mr. Needleman is a very intelligent individual. I am sure that he will make a positive impact in many of his students lives.

Podcasting

Hmm...Let's see, where do I start... I thought the podcasts were informative but very boring (well most of them at least.) I started off with the Smart board lessons. This podcast was one of the few that did get my attention in the first ten minutes. I am not sure if I viewed the correct one, but this one mentioned the website: buildyourwildself.com. I went to the website and I ended up “building my wild self”. It seems that this could actually get the students more involved with their schoolwork by letting them build their own avatar for the classroom. I did think the idea was a good one.

The next podcast I viewed was KidCast. This KidCast episode talked about video podcasting. I feel that it was informative as well. The speaker gave us his advice on whether we should start off with audio podcasting and gradually move along to video podcasting. He also listed the pros and cons about the situation. I think it would be best to start off doing audio broadcasting to get the hang of things and then eventually work our way up to video podcasting.

Then, I listened to EdTech Talk. This episode was about “Teachers Teaching Teachers” and they were sharing their knowledge about Google Docs. They explained how to upload templates and share them in the class. I did not know that Google offered these types of tools until Dr. Strange introduced them to us in class on Thursday. I believe this feature is wonderful and very accessible for both the students and the teachers. This is something that I would be interested in using in my classroom.

The next podcast I listened to was MacBreak Weekly. I did not get anything out of the MacBreak Weekly. I did not really comprehend what they were talking about. Therefore, it did not interest or inform in any way.

The last podcast I listened to was This Week in Photography. This episode basically talked about the hand-strap for the camera. It was somewhat informative, especially for those who use a camera often. Overall, as I stated earlier, majority of the podcasts were informative.

Vicki Davis: Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts

I believe this video shows a unique way of teaching. Although I do not consider myself to me technologically literate, I do see myself trying to learn and experiment on different ways of teaching. I feel that teaching with different learning styles can reach out to more students whose only way of learning is in one style or another.

I believe that there are many teachers who would like to teach this way. In reality, many cannot because of money issues with school systems. This problem not only affects the teachers' teaching process but also the students' learning process. I do hope that one day an adequate amount of technology will be available to every school system. This will help our students become even more advanced than they already are!

Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity

I would like to start off by saying that Sir Ken Robinson is a very intelligent and entertaining man. I agree that children cannot express much creativity in the classrooms. I also agree with Sir Robinson about dance and other creative activities such as art and music. These activities are just as important as math and reading. I believe that this is why many talented musicians and artists in the world do not get much recognition. Creativity and its importance has vanished even before the students are able to learn about it and express themselves.

As Sir Ken Robinson stated, “If you are not prepared to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything original.” This statement is true in so many ways. This is how people learn from their mistakes. They often take their mistakes and run with it, coming up with unique and original ideas. Overall, Sir Robinson expressed thoughts that I did not even think about until now!

Mr. Winkle Wakes by Matthew Needleman

The video on Mr. Winkle indicates that although mostly everything changed over the past one hundred years he has been sleeping, the classrooms in schools managed to stay the same as time and technology increased. This indicates that no matter how much technology advances, there is always going to be a need for teachers to TEACH. As time progress, even more technology will emerge. Although teachers will most likely use some type of technology to teach, teachers will still be apart of students lives. Students will still have to study, take notes, have homework, and pass tests.

In my opinion, I believe that Mr. Winkle definitely got his point across. There were so much new technology when he woke up that he probably did not think it was possible in his days. In the next one hundred years, or maybe even fifty, there will be much more technology than we would have ever thought about. This just makes me wonder and anticipate on how the future will impact our lives for better or for worse.

Did You Know? 3.0

The Did You Know video was very interesting and informative. It let you know how far the world has come in a matter of years. Everyone's knowledge (some much more than others) progresses as each day goes on. It somewhat bothers me to know that India is somewhat more advanced than the United States. That statement just makes me want to work even harder at what I (as an American) do!

In all, the entire world shows there true knowledge in one form or another. It will continue to grow as the world, population, and technology increases. In the meantime, life goes on and so will everyone's knowledge and technology!

All About Me!

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My name is Erica Burrell and I am a junior at the University of South Alabama. I am majoring in Elementary Education and I hope to one day make a difference in children's lives. I am a transfer student. I recently graduated from Faulkner State Community College and earned my Associates Degree. Before college, I graduated from Theodore High School in 2007. I have a little girl, Madisyn, who is nine months old. She can be adorable and mischievous at the same. But I love spending most of my time with her and my family!

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