This week for class we were asked to watch the video, "Do Schools Kill Creativity?" I really enjoyed the video and watched it a few times because Sir Ken Robinson had a lot of really valid points, along with some great comical moments. Sir Robinson talked a lot about how we have to allow for mistakes and that as youngsters we are extremely creative, but lose it as we get older. He said this happens because all too often our creativity is limited or we aren't given the chance and then we end up losing what we once were good at. I found this fact interesting, but as I looked back on my younger years of school, I remember a lot of being given so many specifics and not being allowed to "roam free" with my work.
Besides the video, we also created a Google Site to showcase our work so far. For me, this was an easy task because I've created Google Sites before in college. I never thought of using a Google Site to showcase work or even as an online portfolio. Now, it seems like a great idea, especially with the ability to share with so many or so little people.
In my teaching, I have never thought of using portfolios to showcase work, but I think it is something in the future that I will explore. Students will have a chance to show their creativity by creating the site, but also to show their best pieces of work. This would be a great assignment to give at the beginning of the quarter and then allow them to work on it throughout.
We also looked at different software to evaluate this week and how to evaluate it. I knew that a lot went into picking the perfect software, but I didn't realize how much one really should think about. When it comes time to be asked to look for new software, I will be sure to take this route because it really does allow for the best possible options.
It was great having your in our study group Allie, and I enjoyed working on the assignments with you. Just remember to keep adding a little new technology to each lesson plan. Good luck on all of your future endeavors.
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