Blog Post #6

In the video "use technology don't teach it" Anthony is discussing several different things he is using in his 3rd grade class to help with teaching. Anthony believes strongly that you cannot teach technology but to allow the kids to teach themselves by using it hands on with direction from a teacher. Anthony says that the best way for students to learn technology is by allowing students to complete their projects by the use of technology. This allows the students to be hands on with technology and to complete coursework while learning in the same process. The teacher should only direct the students and be used as a tool to better the students in their adventure with the use of technology. He also says that each lesson should have some type of technology built in to it and each lesson should be a stepping stone fore the next. This way the students build on their learning experience with technology. At the end of the class the student should be well educated on the use of technology and ready for what the future holds with this way of learning.

In the video "Anthony-Strange Tips for Teacher's Part 1" Anthony and Dr. Strange comes up with a list of tips for Teachers. The way of teaching is changing in the 21st century and these are helpful tips about how a teacher can better themselves and their teaching habits. With new technology and different types of tools learning can be known as "learning on the go." This video was great and honestly goes back to our first day of class where Dr. Strange pointed out that you never stop learning, no matter what age or position you hold. In order to be an effective teacher you must always keep learning and educating yourself on all of the new technology advances along with everyday issues. Most people look at teaching as boring and learning as well, it doesnt have to be that way. The more fun that you have learning and teaching to the students will result in a better class atmosphere and definitely make the class more enjoyable. Technology is definitely giving this opportunity to the teachers so explore, learn and have fun with this new advance way of teaching in the near future.