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In the video Professor Dancealot the central message is addressing how teachers teach students and how students learn. It is saying that teachers need to give students a chance to practice what they are learning in the classroom in order to insure that they grasp the concept. An example in the video was how Mr. Dancealot was teaching a dance class, but did not allow his students to dance in his class until the final and the students did not know what they were doing. Students need the opportunity for hands on experience. If all the student is allowed to do is listen in class and study their notes how would they have complete understanding of what they are being taught without practice. I agree with the author's conclusion. It is not possible to learn how to dance without dancing, just like you will not know how to do math without practicing. Everything that you learn you have to first practice.

In the video Teaching in 21st Century the author Kevin Roberts is making the point that teachers need to use every available resource in order to teach their class. Not only does he talk about the students learning new technologies, but he also talks about the teachers learning in order to teach effectively. I agree with Roberts proposal of how teaching should advance. In the world today, we are advancing so it only seems natural to advance in our education system. If this is the case, then as an educator, I would teach in a way that is very different than how I was taught as a child; I would constantly keep up with technology in order to be an effective teacher.

When I first started watching the video Networked Student by Wendy Drexler, I thought that the class would be hard, but as I got further into it I learned that it is very beneficial. It is similar to EDM 310 because everything is done on computer, and you are completely responsible for your work. Being able to go to class three days a week, and having the other two days online reminded me of college and how this is a good way to prepare students. I wish my high school had something like this in order to prepare me. The class emphasizes being connected not just to the computer, but also to other people and it allows you to work together. It makes me think that of the future and how one day there will be no such thing as pencil and paper. Everything will be done on computer where children can communicate with each other all over the world, and learn from each other.

In Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts by Vicki Davis they explain that students working together on the computer is more effective than a pen and paper. I agree that students can learn from other students in ways that they are not able to learn from a teacher. Pen and paper is fading out and technology is the new buzz and the fact that kids are connecting to each other all over the world is fascinating. It also proves that students are able to work in ways that best fit them and gives them options that help them in what ever area they are struggling in.

When the term flipping the classroom was said I was unsure what it meant, being that I had never heard it before. In the video Flipping the Classroom by Hilburn Academy I thought that it would be very beneficial to use this in my classroom. It would help the students have more access to their lessons and it allows parents to get involved in what their children are learning. It helps the teach to have more time to teach more if the students come in with some sort of understanding of the information they will be given.

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I have heard many different things about EDM310. The most common thing that I have heard is that it is a lot of work. Other things have been, to make sure that you keep up with all the work and turn it in on time. My biggest fear is that I am going to get so caught up in the projects that I will forget to turn in something else. I am also scared that I will not know how to do some of the projects. EDM310 is very different from any other class I have ever taken. Most classes that I have taken have been in a classroom with a teacher, with pen and paper. I have not had a class where everything has been on the computer. I think the most difficult thing for me will be figuring out how to do everything and not getting stressed out. The best for me to solve my problem will be to go to the labs and ask questions, and to keep up with all the work. I do not need to be afraid to ask questions so that I can do my best on all the projects.

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I have lived in Mobile Alabama my entire life, so far. I think it would be cool to live somewhere else to see how other States are or even other countries. Living in Mobile I have always felt like there is not much to do, but I have quite a few interests. I love to cook and bake for people. I enjoy trying new thinks and seeing what people think. If someone gave me the option between a movie or a book I would pick the book, because books let your imagination do all the picturing. The one thing that I have done all my life is singing. I love to sing and will always love to sing, whether it is in Church or in my car. I decided to come to the University of South Alabama because it close to home and I knew coming into college that I would be going into Elementary Education. I had to decide whether to go to the University of Mobile or to South and I chose South.

I am 20 years old and was born on September 20, 1993. In elementary school I went to John Will Elementary and hated it. I did not enjoy school at all. When it was time for me to go to middle school my parents decided to send me to Faith Academy and that is where I also graduated from high school. I loved Faith because it was such a small school that we all new each other, and the friends I made in middle school where also my friends in high school. I am the oldest of two children. My younger brother is fifteen months younger than me. I love that we are so close because we are best friends and we do so much together. My parents are both still married and I find myself blessed because they both support and love me and my brother in all that we do.

I have not always wanted to be and Elementary Education major. I was going to go into nursing, but when I started working at a daycare it confirmed that my future was going to be working with children. I love being able to make a child's day better. There are so many kids who are just pushed to the side and being a teacher will give me the opportunity to make them feel like they are important.

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This is my First Post. I clicked the HTML button which I should always do in EDM310. I am now blogger!

My Test Post Title

This is my First Post.I clicked the HTML button which I should always do in EDM310. I am now a blogger!