Module _6 Post I Tried to respond to

Response to Simmons
LaTonya,

Truer words were never spoken. All of our students can learn, it is just up to us as educators to find the modalities and methodologies necessary to facilitate the process. I concur it can be frustrating. It (teaching) is also very rewarding. When the students’ gain their “ah ha” moment it truly is worth all of the work and time we spend as educators perfecting our craft.

Great points,

Bradley
Response to Wallo

Christine,

I agree technology is here to stay and increases productivity, but interaction and communication in a face to face environment is suffering. Interaction with ones peer group face to face becomes increasingly difficult when technology becomes the sole method of communication, collaboration and interaction. Many behavior issues are due to the technology onslaught being forced onto our society. While I am not suggesting technology is bad, just it needs to be tempered and taught to be used efficiently. Siemens (2004) suggests interaction in nodes and networks is a justifiable way to instruct, within our technocratic society, but I believe this needs to be tempered with face to face interaction.

Thank you,

Bradley