Blog Post #2

Did you know 3.0

Mr. Fisch's arguement was that we live in exponential times, and I agree and I don't have a problem with it. But I feel as though we are handicapping ourselves with the technology today simply because we're lazy now. We don't write note in class, we type, we don't fill out job applications, we email our resume, we potential jobs instead of approaching the manager, we browse the internet, google in particular for all the answer to our questions. We shop online, bid, and advertise.
The world is brillant. New opportunities are developing, with every innovation. And social media is one. I had the pleasure of reading Wayne Kurtzman's article: "We live in Exponential Times." And in his article he basically states that social media is gorilla in the room of innovation. People do what they want to do, and are where they want to be. That's on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Myspace. That's how we communicate with people worldwide, date, marry, due business, find jobs, etc.

Mr. Fisch argues about the changes in technology like google searches. In 2006, there were 2.7 billion searches, now there are 31 billion google searches every month. We are so dependent on computers, phones, tablets, ipods, and ipads. I'm guilty myself, but that's just the way it is. He also says, 25% of Indians are K-12 honors, and they have the highest IQ numbers; they outnumbered the entire U.S. population. I think it's because the learn fast, they're very confident, education is very important to them, some study abroad and learn even more, and they're a big population, so anything is possible for them. I'm not mad, education is the key to success.

Mr. Winkle Wakes

Mr. Winkle discusses the changes that occured while he was asleep for years. And it in he discusses in particular the use of computers, and machines. Computers in society today store data, worldwide communication, and precise control over mechanical operations. There are a millions uses to which computers are applied, and more are probably added daily. They are our pride and joy!

He also talks about the schools being the same and the hospitals changes. Well I agree because the schools look better today but they have miminal changes. Like, smart boards, instead of walking on chalk boards, projectors, and the school website. We still use desks and/or seats, and some instructors require that you do not use computers. The hosptials have more advanced ways of detecting sicknesses, diseases, fractures, tore muscles/ligaments, etc. The have different tests; mris, catscans, xrays, ekg, the lists go on and on.

Sir Ken Robinson   

In Sir Ken's video he explains creativity, and how it's very important in education, so we should treat it like literacy with the same status. It needs to be cultivated. Because we have no idea of how things will play out in the world. We should be interested in education, while being creative. But nonetheless we are educating people out of their creativity. Dance is just as important as mathematics.

He states, "If you're not prepared to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything original." In schools and on the job, we target being wrong when we shoudn't. We have our kids frightened of it. He refers to Shakespeare's quote, "All kids are born artists." I agree with Sir Ken. We need to make mistakes to learn and better ourselves. Education is very important today, and it will be even more important in the future. We need to rethink our intelligence. It's dynamic.

Pinterest:

It seems pretty interesting to me. Another social website for educators to explore new things. Very creatively. I think I will not use this website for my students. I can just explore it and find out things for other subjects but not for physical education. It's a pretty simple class, but I already have tons of ideas without referring to this website. I can possibly communicate with others and express ideas that I have myself. And give suggestions to them.