1. While watching Mr.Dancealot the message of the video was that to teach certain things such as how to do the "Fox Trot" using traditional methods of teaching in the classroom does not work. The author made his case by the students having no clue what they were doing come test day. I do agree with his conclusion. Showing videos of how to dance would be much better than images on paper or a slide.
2. Teaching it the 21st Century By Kevin Roberts (John Strange Version) shows that teaching in the 21st will be dramatically more technology based. The video said that all information is online. It asks the question, "What will be the purpose of teachers"? The video gives the idea that all information can be learned through strictly the internet, by using tools such as Google, Wikipedia, and many more informative websites. I am on the fence with his opinion on teaching and technology in the 21st century. My degree is Physical Education. Most of the information about games and exercises I have are in my head. With that being said, I can find other ideas online if I ever run out of ideas. Instructional videos on things I may not be an expert on may teach them tips and instructions better than I can.
3. Watching The Networked Student raises the question "Why does the networked student need a teacher?" I think the answer to the question is the networked student does not need a teacher. For my major Physical Education a coach is needed. Videos may be able to teach games. Web sites can give information on fitness, but the exercises and techniques need to be critiqued by an expert. Yes videos can be sent and critiqued by a message back, but games are meant to be experienced with others. Participating with others in physical games builds a bond of teamwork that can not be done online.
4. The Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts thesis was to work by collaborating with other students and instilling self learning. I believe you should put the effort in to learn on your own, just like the the statement she makes in the video.If you do not know a word that someone says it can be looked up and found easily on the web. Working with other students on assignments is also a great way of teaching key skills that are needed in life. Communication with others is very important in having a successful career. Working together for a grade can be compared to working with a co-worker on the job. Exposing students to collaborating helps them in the long run.
5. Watching Flipping the Classroom brings up a new method of teaching to me. This method can be useful for me as a teacher. I could tell a student to look up a sport at home. Give them objectives to learn rules, history of the sport, styles of play, and drills to improve their game. Then the student can come into the next class already ready to play the game. For those students struggling to learn how to play, they can be helped by me the teacher or other students that know the game.
