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Video # 1 

Did You Know? 

This video had so much information in it. Although the music made it difficult to read, I found the facts very interesting. Who would have thought that China will soon be the number one country for English speaking people? Americans are so blind to the outside world, it is like we live on some one mind island or something and the rest of the world doesn't exist. I also can't believe that 1 out of 8 relationships meet online. Communication over the Internet sure has taken a step into the future within the past decade.

Video #2
Mr. Winkle Wakes.

It was for Mr Winkle to wake after a hundred years to find that the world had completely changed.  It shows us that technology is always changing and nothing is as it was 100 years ago. 
 Although, there have been advances with technology in schools there is still improvement lacking.  Yes students and schools have computers, but they are not used in a way that will enable students to move forward in this world of computers and technology.


Video #3
Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity

I found this video to be very interesting. Sir Ken Robinson was very enthusiastic about the importance of creativity in the classroom. He is absolutely right. Students in the classrooms now are bombarded with tests and paperwork. Very seldom to you find a teacher who likes to incorporate great creativity with their lessons.

I believe teachers should encourage the schools to get back to the arts. Interweaving arts in the lessons of the classrooms can encourage students to branch out into their own creativity with the arts. The arts will also help students perform in their studies and other subjects.  

Video #4

Cecelia Gault's interview with Sir Ken Robinson can be found here Scholastic.com

Cecelia was amazing. She is a very bright young lady!
What can I do with my future students to make sure they have as good an education as Cecelia Gault? Teachers must be educated themselves with the new ways of creativity and the lessons. Another way is simply to just have fun while teaching. If you as the teacher are having fun, students will react to that.

Video #5
Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts | Edutopia

Vicki Davis: Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts
Mrs. Davis said it correctly when she said that technology changes everyday and there is no way one person could possibly be educated on every new thing that comes out. Mrs. Davis had a good idea by encouraging her student’s research their own things. That way they can become technology savvy themselves. That was a great idea to help students learn about technology!

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My name is Cherish Hamner. I am currently a Junior at South Alabama majoring in Elementary Education. I am from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I lived in that wonderful city for all of my life. Immedietly, I know what you are thinking, "Is she is a huge Alabama fan? And why did she not attend the University of Alabama?" The anwer is yes I am a Bama fan, but I was looking for something different. So I moved toward the beach for my college experience.
I am the oldest of three girls. My poor father has to deal with a lot of women in the house. I was initially inspired by my mother to become an elementary teacher. She has been a Kendergarden teacher for 21 years. I enjoy working with children and I feel like this is my opportunity to give back to the community.
Since I came to South Alabama, I have joined the Chi Omega Fraternity. These ladies have been there for me since my first day of college here at South. I have learned what it means to be a leader from these individuals. Chi Omega has given me the tools I need to achieve my goals in life. Such as organization skills, etiquitte behaviors, and leadership opportunities. Joining the sorority is one of the best decisions I could have ever made and my college experience would not have been the same without it.

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