Imagine teaching a student that...

Imagine teaching a student that sacrificed her woman-hood for education. There are so many thoughts I have toward this powerful video, but with what I know about being a teacher in the western world, I can't help but think about the difference there is in appreciation and respect for education there is between women like this and the girls in her school vs. some of the students and their parents who have no care or respect for education. It is ironic to have girls who would give away so much for education and at the same time, kids who would do anything to not go to school. How do we even the playing grounds and make the students here appreciate what they have, and at the same time, give the students there what they so badly desire? 

Organic Systems

Which are you? Removable. movable or a mover? Sir Ken Robinson points out the natural flux and growth of organic systems such as human interactions with regards to the rigid systems we currently have that tend to crush creativity and take more time to categorize data than to inspire children. Do you think our education system needs movers? Does it need a revolution?

Different Language learning tools

There are plenty of language learning programs available. The question is, which would be most effective in a classroom setting and easy for the teacher and students to use? Another variable to consider is the price. Were going to look at three apps and decide.

Rosetta Stone

Duolingo

Babbel

Technology in the Classroom

As humans we have evolved with technology to make communication faster, make things smaller, and in general to make life easier. But- has life become easier as a result of technology? Are we, as humans, evolving in the right direction as a result of technology? Or, have we become so dependent on technology that we have forgotten to live without it? Technology in the classroom has become more and more prevalent in the last decade to the point where a high school student can receive their diploma through solely online classes. Most of us can agree that technology in the classroom has allowed more time for teachers, less paper resources, and more creative elements to the classroom. When does technology in the classroom get to a point where it can be more of a hindrance to a child's education than beneficial and how much technology should be used in the classroom?

Of course every situation is different. For example, when looking at technology such as apps used for learning, there are a few questions we need to answer. How simple is the learning app to use for the student and the teacher? How often should the application be used to supplement the students' learning in the classroom? Is there proof  that students gain understanding through the app? What is the price of the app for the student or school to use? These questions can help a school or teacher decide what is best for the students to use to enhance their learning.