Molly's+Philosophy+2.0+Spring+13

View my [|Philosophy 2.0] video.

In checking out [|www.animoto.com] … I was very interested in making my video with this program. It was very easy and efficient. I will definitely use it with my students. The problem is that the free version only allows the user to make a 30 second video. This is what I chose to do. I was not able to include answers to all of the questions so I thought I would do that here.

My philosophy has changed in that I now see all the different opportunities with technology that are available for young students or adults. We should embrace all of these, try them out, and discover what works for us. I think before I was afraid to try some of these tools, like podcasts, for various reasons. Now I can understand the idea behind giving everything a shot, and encouraging my students to do the same. The teacher should play the part of guide. In my video, you will see an image that says Teacher and Learner simultaneously. This is how I feel. In teaching, you can always learn. Learn what works, what you need to change for next time to improve your skills, always moving. The minute you begin to stand still, you’ve lost. Learning, for me, is understanding something that you didn’t before. Whether it be something new, or a different understanding of something old. I think teachers are able to see that learning is or has taken place when a student is able to teach someone else. Or when a student is excited about learning more, or wants to tell you about what they know. Giving students this opportunity is something I have learned in this course that I need to allow.