DQ

 

No Teacher Left Behind

 

We often talk about the measures of No Child Left Behind and ensuring student success.  There is, however, no talk about any type of the No Teacher Left Behind Act.  How would you suggest we, as a nation, provide consistent learning opportunities for teachers and ensure that they are not left behind in learning about new techniques and strategies?  Should all teachers across the country use certain practices?  If so, what would those be?  Should there be a consistent standard for all teachers to meet, just as students must pass high stakes tests?  If so, what would be the standard?  Lastly, share your thoughts on how well teachers are being prepared to master the ISTE Standards for Teachers standards in their classrooms.

Choose one of the following technology tools to enhance your written response (Smore, Prezi, PowToon, Sliderocket, Empressr, VUVOX, Present.me, Google Docs, VCASMO, brainshark)

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.  In your response, add your ideas on what type of professional support and learning would help you remain current on changes that occur in the field.  Be sure also to respond to any questions that your instructor might pose. (

For this DQ, please make sure that you use one of the technology tools (listed a

1. Present.me – A Presentation Tool. (https://present.me/content/) a. This tool adds the human element – you – to the presentation. It also makes us think about how our messages are going to be delivered.

 

b. This is a paid service but under the EDU section there is a FREE sign up. Do not pay for this service.

 

c. Present.me Tutorial (https://present.me/content/tutorials/)

 

 

 

 

 

2. Prezi – A Presentation Tool. (https://prezi.com/profile/registration/?license_type=PUBLIC)

 

 

 

 

 

a. This is a web-based presentation application and storytelling tool that uses a single canvas instead of traditional slides.

 

b. This is a paid service but under the PUBLIC section there is a FREE sign up. Do not pay for this service.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Smore – Create Flyers online. (https://www.smore.com/educators) a. Create flyers and newsletters!

 

b. This is a Paid service but under the Education section there is a FREE Generic Link. Do not pay for this service.

 

 

 

 

 

4. PowToon – A Presentation Tool. (http://www.powtoon.com/account/signup/) a. Create animated videos and presentations.

 

b. This is a free service.

 

 

 

 

 

5. Sliderocket – A Presentation Tool. (http://www.sliderocket.com/) a. This is an online presentation platform that lets users create, manage, share and measure presentations.

 

b. This is a Paid service but there is a 30 day FREE trial sign up. Do not pay for this service.

 

 

 

 

 

6. Empressr – A Presentation Tool. (http://www.empressr.com/Default.aspx) a. Create powerful presentations online using video, audio, images, and animations

 

b. This is a free service.

 

 

 

In the discussion forums for the last two weeks, Sir Ken Robinson and Seth Godin challenged us to think differently about what the purpose of school is.  Seth suggests that students should be able to watch lessons at home and meet with the teacher during the day to engage in deep conversation answering questions from the video and not simply sitting in class listening to a lecture.  In fact, Khan Academy is considered an innovative flipped classroom model that has taken this strategy to scale across America. In the video, Salman Khan: Let’s Use Video to Reinvent Education, Salman Khan, the developer of Khan Academy discusses how shifting lectures to video provides a way to revolutionize education by making learning accessible anytime, anyway, and anyplace.  On the contrary, the video What if Khan Academy Was Made in Japan? suggests that Khan Academy reinforces the American model of learning, which continues to focus on the idea of watch a lesson and practice the skill.  After you watch both videos, think about the focus of this week’s reading: delivering effective lessons that connect your students to learning.  How do you reconcile the two different perspectives on learning exhibited in the videos?  What relevance do you see in each perspective?  In what ways, if any, does either approach to teaching and learning reflect constructivism?  If you were asked to pick a side to support, which strategy would have a greater impact on ensuring students master twenty first century skills?  Explain your thinking.

Guided Response: Respond to two of your classmates’ posts.  For at least one of your responses, take a point of view that is opposite from your original post, and provide at least two rationales for why the opposite idea has value.  Be sure also to respond to any questions that your instructor might pose.

 

(For this DB question, please watch BOTH videos and write your response FIRST before reading your peers’ postings. This ensures that we each bring our own unique ideas to this fabulous discussion.)

Here is how you’d cite both videos:

Pershan, M.  (2012, July 6).  What if Khan Academy was made in Japan? [Video file].  Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHoXRvGTtAQ

Ex:  Pershan (2012) noted, “here’s a short quote.” 
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TED Talks.  (2011, March).  Salman Khan: Let’s use video to reinvent education [Video file].  Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/salman_khan_let_s_use_video_to_reinvent_education.html

Ex: Khan (2011) explained, “here’s a short quote.”

 

 

 

 

 

bove) to deliver your response.)