Web 2.0-Rethinking our Schools

After watching Shift Happens and Pay Attention I felt conflicting feelings. I can definitely see the need for new teachers to not only learn technology but to also- Teach Technology. Wow, 10 -14 jobs by the time they are 38 years old. Call me old fashioned but going through that many jobs in such a short period of time meant you were a lousy worker. The videos do an amazing job of providing a glimpse into the fast pace world that our children will be living and working in. My first reaction to the videos were -what can I do to prepare children for the type of world that they will be experiencing.

• Teach children the ability to learn.
• Teach children how to critically think.
• Expose children to many ideas to develop personal flexibility.
• Help children learn about themselves.
• Teach children about nature.

The videos drove home to me the responsibility that I have as a teacher to teach children technology so that they can be prepared to function successfully in society. The videos also made me concerned for the pace in which our society seems to be heading. Children need time to discover themselves and their connection to nature. When I think of teaching a child- I think all these factors are important.