I found this article intriguing. Boss shares, “The educators
who made all the difference for her, she adds, were ‘teachers who notice stuff’."
It makes me ponder about the teachers I had in school. Did anybody really take
notice in and push me into a direction where I would thrive or was I just
another number. I wasn’t a problem child. I followed directions and made good
grades because that is what I was supposed to do but when it was time to go to
college I confess that I did it because that is what you are supposed to do. I
had no real direction. I didn’t know what I wanted. Reading this article makes
me reconsider my path of going to the educational field. What if I could be one
of those teachers who make a difference in that way?
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Blog Response: Virtual Schools: From Rivalry to Partnership, by Tony Baldasaro, 5/30/12
Baldasaro makes excellent points in this article. Virtual
schools expand the horizon for learning. As evolved as this world can be about
some issues, rigidity still exists for others. I think the author is right.
Instead of viewing virtual schools with contempt, the idea should be
incorporated. It can expose students to so much more knowledge and information.
Yes, learning Spanish may be important to some but if he had been able to learn
photography his life could potentially be more fulfilling by following an otherwise
undiscovered passion.
Blog Response: Why Should We Care About Vocational Education? by Mark Phillips, 5/29/12
I have often held a debate with my parents about the value
of a college education. My dad thinks it’s overrated. My mom thinks it’s
totally worth it. After reading this article, I am definitely a fan of the
vocational track. In high school I would have never considered it. The stigmas
that Phillips mentions in his article held true to me and my environment. I
have to admit that at times I have wondered what my college education has
actually afforded me besides debt and relationships. Unless you are getting a
college degree for a specific field, how does it help you compete in society? I
know people who chose the vocational track and are doing way better
financially. If I had to do it over again, I would give it some serious
thought.
Response to An Open Letter to Writing Instructors from a Motivated Student, by Lauren Griffin, 5/23/12
I appreciated Lauren’s candidness about her experience with
writing feedback. Although I’m not sure most students care about the feedback.
I think her letter makes writing professors aware that what they do does
matter. Sometimes it isn’t just about the grade but it’s about what is learned.
This reminds me of how much emphasis is placed on the grade and not if anything
is actually learned.
Response to Cartoon: Why Social Media Matters for Your Customers, by David Strom, 5/24/2012
The cartoon depicted in the article reveals how policies in
place hinder employees from using social media that could actually help
businesses increase revenue. I think this same concept is relevant to education.
To shy away from something because of limited knowledge or fear of moving in a
different direction can hinder progress. With so many technological advances
available to school systems, one would think that districts worldwide would
embrace the use of these programs, many of them are free.
Response to Generational Issues Can Bedvil Startups, Rieva Lesonsky, 5/23/2012
This article brings up points about a difference in thought
processes held by different generations as it relates to behavior in the work
place. I agree. There are differences. But they also extend to areas like
education. For example, using traditional settings versus virtual classrooms or
using technology compared to the old way of doing things. There will always be
differences. My hope is that the gap will close.
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