Thursday, November 6, 2014

Kathleen Saunders
IT 365
Jon Beedle
6 November 2014

Video Reflections

Video #1: Classroom of Tomorrow
This video seemed to simply portray the many ways technology is integrating classrooms.  iPads, smart boards, resources, and other advancements are becoming more prevalent in schools.  Although this video had no narration it was inspirational.

Video #2: The Voice of the Active Learner
By 2019, half of all high school courses will be online.  This video talks about the pressures and struggles of some schools and the lack of technology.  She also encourages other students and teachers to band together and make sure schools get the most resources available to them as well as the highest technology.  She talks about study abroad and hybrid classes, and how all classes are converting to new technology.

Video #3: The Future Starts Now
The girl narrating discusses how with the world’s such advanced technology, while schools are not using these resources.  Why schools and cities have the hardware, but do not know how to use or integrate it?  When oil and other industries are gone, we will all be dependent on knowledge, and students and educators should become motivated to be our future (knowledge-based society).

Video #4: Designing Schools for 21st Century Learning
The man in the video videos his narration describing a how innovation and creativity are our future keys to success, and security is also very important.  Stimulus rich environments prevent failure to thrive situations.  Some of his topics included windows for solar energy, sunlight to the brain, and stimulation of students.  He discusses many schools in at risk neighborhoods with graduation rates of 25%, and shows the viewer the new school site designed for the most technological utilization.

Video #5: Tools and Resources for 21st Century Education
This video is all about tools, resources, and brands important in schools and education.  Although none of them again have verbal narration, it is still a creative way to get the point across.

Video #6: A Vision of 21st Century Teaching

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