Classroom Rules

For this post we were asked to pick the two most important topics from each of the three list we were given. The three categories given are Seven Stupid Mistakes, Seven Brilliant Things Teachers do with technology, and New Classroom Rules. From the first post, seven stupid mistakes, the two most important that I chose were, 1. Not supervising students while they are using computers and 2. thinking technology in schools will go away. I chose the first one because students do need to be supervised when using computers. Students this day and time are smart enough to get around almost any type of internet filters. They not only might be visiting sites that shouldn't be viewed by students, but they also can waste valuable time if they're not being supervised properly. The second one that I chose was "Thinking Technology in Schools will go away." They're right, it's stupid to think that technology will go away. Technology is taking over education and in my opinion it's a great thing. Students need to learn as much as possible about technology to survive in the real world as it is today. I even believe that students will be allowed to use cell phones in the future. Therefore, technology will never go away from the schools.

The second topic was seven brilliant things that teachers do with technology. The two that I chose were 1. accepting the role of a co-learner and 2. Use the kids own devices to teach them. First, I believe admitting that you don't know something or that your wrong is the way to succeed. Teachers shouldn't act like they know everything about everything. I can't stand when teachers do that. Believe it or not I'm proud to say that I don't know everything. That just leaves more room for me to learn new things. Mr. Sullivan is a perfect example of being a teacher that will admit he doesn't know something and I respect him greatly for that. Teachers should enjoy being able to learn new things from there students or younger generations. The second one I chose was using the kids own devices to teach them. School systems will never be able to keep students from bringing these devices to school, therefore we might as well let them learn from the devices. I believe if we help students use these devices to learn then they will be more willing to participate in the classroom.

Finally we were required to read the post "New Classroom Rules." The two most importants topics I chose from this post were 1. Come to school everyday unless you would rather go online and 2. Talk only when permitted, text at all other times. The first rule is straight forward and I believe it's a good rule. Don't sign up for classes if you know your not going to attend them. The rule basically says take online classes if you hate coming to class. Don't waste money if you don't like coming to class. Since being in college I've seen many students that only come to class to take the test. To me thats being ingnorant and stupid. The second one I chose was talk only when permitted, text at all other times. I might be looking at this the wrong way, but it seems like this rule is saying that it's okay to text whenever you want in class. This rule would cause alot of controversy. To me it's important because it doesn't need to be a rule.