Dr. Miller Post

As Dr. Miller states, his idea of research education was sitting in a library surrounded by little noise and tons of books. But as Dr. Miller recognizes the future involves coffee house and laptops with thousands of libraries and college databases available at the touch of a button. I can't start to imagine where, and how this new technology will expound, and how long its fingers will be. The fact that a person can be transform his or her lesson plan, or subject material wit hen a matter of minutes is amazing, and extremely beneficial to the students. In my opinion today's' students are adapted to passive learning, which involves hearing a lecture, rather than reading to obtain the desired curriculum. With the podcast, and youtube frenzy and the ability of free access I believe students will excel like never before.

Wendy Dexler

As the would of education evolves students who want to work smarter and not harder incorporate "connectivism." This type of learning which interlocks technology and student to student connections is a system of networks. Students must be able to establish a social network, and be proficient enough to rely on creditable sources. My only problem with this type of learning, is that it is very overwhelming to a new be like myself. I do like using technology to be more efficient in my work, but still find comfort in having a teacher lecture me and check up on me. I do not want to do something wrong for a long period of time, but think I am doing something right and develop bad habits.

NML Post

The NML blog emphasised the importance of technology, and how it plays such a major role in the lives of life long students. These eleven steeps were very well rehearsed in my opinion, but still great to be reminded of. I do feel that much information was vague, and would have wanted more substance with concrete examples. But if one was to apply these skills to his or her teaching environment to the best of his/her ability, I am sure they would be nominated for teacher of the year. The fact is that that technology has played and is playing a major role in the education field, and a teacher must be at the top of their game. As future teachers it vital that we be proficient in at least these eleven skills, and more importantly be able to teach them to the leaders of tomorrow.

Mr. McClung

Although Mr. McClug's thoughts and opinion's are valid, they are very broad. He makes very solid and valuable suggestions, but as future teachers about to get thrown to the wolves I need a little more substance. I really appreciate his transparency, and flexibility as an educator, and sets the bar high for us future generations. But as the our edm 310 class points out more tan gable points are needed to really feel the force of his comments.

Dr. Christie

I had a hard time finding Dr. Christie's website, so like any normal American i today I just "googled" it. She is an amazing teacher with over 40 years of experience in the field. The amount to experience lends to a vast knowledge of tools in the field and there importance in the class room. Along with some of my fellow classmates, I consider "teacher tube" to be one of the best tools available as of now. The simple fact that new teachers to be can have so many rookie questions from veteran teachers online is amazing and a great relief.

I tunes U

I think iTunes U is the most captivating tool that students, and teachers have at their disposal right now. This feature also expands the the learning possibilities of those who never got the chance to attend a university, but have a hunger for knowledge. Many times when I walk my dog I will put radom lectures from professes form high profile university's, just to hear what they have to say about things I am interested in. Right now I am learning about the Universe and the many ways Earth will be destroyed by radom events. The absolute best feature about this tool is that it is free to all, the only condition is that one must buy the ipod.

ipods in education

This is a very interesting topic, and one which I just became very enlightened about in here in the recent future. Like the website promotes i believe that ipod technology and its many facets well play a major role in today's school environment. The possibilities of this technology are only limited to the human imagination, and the sky is the limit. The fact that students can simply push a button and hear the teachers lecture from there phone, or ipod is amazing.

The University of Duke experienced many of the problems of new technology, many situations that were never imaged were encountered, but eventually overcome. The is no chance that the university could have expected the success the ipods brought to the learning environment experience for the students. Duke did a great service to the students, and only time will tell to what extent this technology will enhance student education in the classroom.