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Learning Style Test: My Results

My Learning Style

    

      Today I took the Learning style test and I found out that I am a visual learner. I found this to be extremely accurate because I have to see people do things before I am able to. I also found out that I am a kinesthetic learner. This means that I have to do things hands-on before I can get the hang of things and know more about what I am learning. 

Picasso Head

     This is my self portrait from Picasso Head and I thought it portrayed my learning style with the eyes, as I learn the best through visual teaching. 

How Can Technology Support My Learning Style?

1. The first way that technology could support visual and kinesthetic learners is using internet programs like blogger, YouTube, wikis, Google, etc. This is a good way because kids can be hands on and visually learn by watching videos and even playing educational games online.

2. A second way visual learning could be supported by technology would be by watching educational videos and then have the kids mimic what they saw on the videos, bringing in the kinesthetic aspect.

3. A third way is Microsoft. Word, Powerpoint, and Excel are wonderful ways to be creative and hands-on while learning and sharing with others. 

Wordle!

I think Wordle would be a good tool to use in the classroom. It's a fun, creative, and colorful way to learn anything from vocabulary to a first day of school ice breaker. I will definitely be using it in my classroom someday! 

What Did I Learn About My Classmates?

     In my previous post, "Poll Everywhere Example", I used my Poll Everywhere account to ask my classmates what their favorite mythical creature was. In doing this, I found that I am not the only college student that has an imagination. 

Poll Everywhere Example

Reading Assignment #1: Education Needs a Digital Upgrade

Quote:

     "If you have a child entering grade school this fall, file away just one number with all those back-to-school forms: 65 percent. Chances are just that good that, in spite of anything you do, little Oliver or Abigail won’t end up a doctor or lawyer — or, indeed, anything else you’ve ever heard of. According to Cathy N. Davidson, co-director of the annual MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Competitions, fully 65 percent of today’s grade-school kids may end up doing work that hasn’t been invented yet." (Heffernan, Virginia 2011)

Response:

     When it comes to the fact that about 65 percent of our children are going to have jobs that haven’t even been invented yet, I can’t say I’m surprised. There is new technology coming out each and every day, and pretty soon, the jobs we have now will be well outdated and unnecessary. I agree that American education needs to be redesigned, and quickly. Especially for the three thirds of kids that will have these mysterious upcoming jobs. I personally believe that all classrooms need to be updated and every child should work with something other than the dreadful and quite ordinary pencils and books. I’m not saying that all book-work should be completely done away with, I just think that with the constant change in technology and the world around us, maybe our children should do more than just write a boring essay.  

Top Ten Reasons to Use Technology in Education

"While there are some nay-sayers who bring up some negative effects of technology on education in the classrooms, mainly budgetary reasons, using new technologies is the future of the education system." (Above Video)

Reference:

Heffernan, Virginia. "Education Needs a Digital-Age Upgrade - NYTimes.com."Opinion - Opinionator -      NYTimes.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2013. <http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/07/education-needs-a-digital-age-upgrade/?hp>.

"Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in Education: iPad, Tablet, Computer, Listening Centers - YouTube." YouTube. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2013. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzi2RIt8_nk>.

THE FUTURE OF WORK

My Reaction:

While watching this video, I had many different reactions, but the three I choose to write about are as following: 

1. Surprised- My initial reaction was to be surprised. You don't really realize how quickly technology is expanding and more jobs are being produced until the numbers are right before your eyes.

2. Overwhelmed- As I continued watching the video I became more and more overwhelmed. Just how quickly is the "Future of Work" going to come about? So many trends are to come, and in such little time. While this is certainly a good thing, new things always take some time to adapt to.

3. Excited- The end of this video left me feeling quite excited. I can't wait to see what is in store for us, and I'm thrilled to see what will be available when it is my turn to become a teacher. Good things are yet to come.

How have my educational experiences prepared me for the future of work?

     While in high school, I had access to all kinds of computers, iPads, etc. I believe that after using these pieces of technology, I will be well prepared for the future of work. Not only did the use of these computers contribute to the knowledge I have today, the computer programs were also a big part of the education process. As I work my way through college I will continue to use computers, tablets, programs, and many other forms of media to keep me up to date and ready for the Future of Work.

Above is a picture of what I think schooling will be like in the near future. I predict that children will be using tablets so they will have endless information at their fingertips.