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Sharing is the new way of thinking

I found this video while visiting Educational Origami.  It reminds me of how much the world has changed since I was in school.  I recently read where kids today might find themselves in at least 38 different jobs during their lifetimes.  A lot of these jobs haven't even been thought of yet.  Amazing stuff.

When I watch my grandsons, I see how much more they know than I did at their ages.  They catch on quickly and understand how to use technology.  Possibly, this is because they are exposed to so much more than I was.  I can't even imagine what it is like to be a student today, but the possibilities seem endless.

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Posted: Sunday, April 06, 2008 9:57 AM by Betty
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Dave said:

I notice that you are using streaming video for your blog. Have you ever considered using streaming video as a teaching device for your students?

There is a great resource for teachers that can help students have a great interest in classic literature. By making illustrated and narrated streaming videos of classic literature, students experience greater comprehension and retention of what is often considered old and boring to them. You can see some of the videos, like Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" or Ambrose Bierce's "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" at the Adam Smith Academy website: http://www.adamsmithacademy.org

# April 8, 2008 9:06 AM

Nicole said:

I completely agree.  I also believe that sharing is the new way of thinking.  I am only 20 years old and I am a Junior at Malone College, studying early childhood education and intervention K-12.  8 years ago, when I was in elementary school I did not have any of the same technology that the elementary schools have today.  This year I learned about Smart boards and I knew nothing about this ahead of time.  Also, I never had a projector or multiple computers in my classroom either.  The technology that is in the world today is amazing and I think that it is extremely beneficial for students to learn through different ways.

# April 8, 2008 5:54 PM
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