Key Ideas from C-Content Speakers
John Seeley Brown nmc Sparkling Innovative Learning and Creativity A new culture orf learning The key ideas: In John Seeley Brown's presentation he stated that learning is constantly creating the "new". He also asks the question of how do we afford curiosity? He is supportive of having students use ipads, iphones and any technology device that will help them creatively study and increase their knowledge in learning. Many times students are discouraged from using their phones in assignments even ipads and other technology devices are discouraged in the classroom. I agree that students can learn and research alot quicker if they are allowed to use technology more often with their assignments. I do however, believe that the concern educators have is the proper use of technology and using it appropriately in school. I believe there should be supervision at all times, especially in the elementary grades. I believe that technology is the tool for the future but can also hold them back from learning if it becomes only entertainment. Howard Gardner (multiple Intelligence) Five minds of the future Key ideas: Howard Gardener made some very important points and asked some thought provoking questions. When we are learning and we have so much information entering our minds we need to learn how to synthesize the information and how to make sense out of it ourselves so that we can remember what is being taught in a meaningful way. The big question that inspires me and challenges me as an educator is how do I help my students to synthesize what they learn? How can I help my students put together information in a way they can hold on to it? The thoughts that came to mind were using visuals and actual experiences in their learning. For example if I did a reader's theater in my class on the first Thanksgiving I could have them dress up and perform it to help make it memorable. Gardner talks about the five minds and how they work. The Disciplinary Mind: the mastery of major schools of thought. The Synthesizing Mind-inundated with information. What do I pay attention to? What do I ignore? The Creative Mind- the capacity to uncover and clarify new problems, questions, and phenomena. The Respectful Mind- awareness of and appreciation for differences. The Ethical Mind-fulfillment of one's responsibilities as a worker and as a citizen. Sir Ken Robinson “Schools Kill Creativity” Challenges the way we're educating our children I like how it was stated that creativity is as important as literacy. We have been trained to teach so much to the academic mind that many times creativity is taken out of our curriculum. I am responsible for that problem myself. It can be challenging to add creativity in every lesson taught. I would like to encourage my students to be more creative. Daniel Pink The surprising science of motivation I was surprised to hear what Pink said about how people performed worse with higher incentives as a reward for achievement. Rewards actually can destroy creativity. He discussed how autonomy, mastery and purpose are building blocks of a new way of doing things. Intrinsic motivation wins. I can understand his point and agree that intrinsic motivation is the best. As a Kindergarten teacher I have to say that, physical rewards have their place and most children are not developmentally ready for intrinsic motivation by itself for their achievements. Overall, each speaker explained that because our world has changed, the way we value thinking needs to change. All speakers stated that creativity exists in everyone. Implications for the classroom Choice and Autonomy- Students need to have choice in the classroom and be able to have some autonomy in their activities. Collaboration- Students need to learn to collaborate and work together learning from each other. Growth mind set- Students need to learn that it's okay to fail. Trying, failing and trying a new strategy is okay until they succeed. Application for Mobley Regarding Mobley's insights, doing and failing are the most important things that happen in my classroom. Students need to learn that it's okay to take risks and failing is a part of life. We learn by failing and keep on trying. This is a good way to teach persistence and real life situations in the classroom.
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