Connecting with the Community

The Ted Talks video by Dave Eggers is really effective and educational. The meaning of being a teacher is beyond words because teachers are the root of society.

Tutoring center! It is a big step to be included society because as Dave Eggers’ says “It is a school but it is not a school.” Since homework are mandatory, they can be boring. However, if students want to do their homework intentionally, they can easily realize the enjoyment of learning.

In the light of these words, I imagine such a class for kindergarten and ESL students. It is clear that learning another language is a long way. Students face many difficulties throughout their education i.e. memorizing the words, speaking, writing and listening. So, there should be a place for students to feel better themselves. Students can study at their home but they cannot concentrate easily in a house condition. Television, internet or radio can distract students’ attention. In my class, according to students’ lesson topic, the decoration of class will change. For example, if students learn the fruits name, there will be authentic materials such as fruit hats and fruit models. These activities are saved at the same time. Also, after students go back to their home, they have a chance to reach this class via internet. They can watch their attitudes in the classroom. Students should practice topics in a specific time phrase and they can win extra credit such as sticker or bonus star J At the same time, they can chat with their friends or advisor to improve their writing and they can make a video call to improve their listening and speaking. By the way, students can be social and they want to go this center and website without hesitation.

Copy-Right

I learned so much things about copy-right and I was surprised. I learned these rules before I am a teacher, I think why don't the other teachers apply these rules in their classes. Because I witnessed these rights being broken. However, I think some rules are very strict. Internet is easy way to use pictures,music and videos despite of copy-right and these materials encourage students to participate in class.In my opinion, these materials can be used more conveniently in education.

Learning in Virtual Worlds

People are interested in games in all ages and if it is related to technology, it is more eye-catching. There are several teaching methods and all of them can be part of technology. For example, suggestopedia is based on a modern understanding of how the human brain works and how students learn most effectively.  Learning is a very effective when technology and games are combined. Students also feel very relaxed since they can choose new identity. So, when they make a mistake about their courses, they are not responsible as their own fault. They can think the mistake as if the other character made it. Learning in virtual worlds can be used in all classes. However, when I was a child, I didn’t have this chance. We played standard games such as boom instead of technological games. Think about you are in national geography and you can see wherever you like. It is amazing because you can go to the millions miles away and you can analyze a country according to its geographic, climate and plant cover. Since students have a chance to see everything as a real, they cannot forget easily. It is clear that technological tools give chance to learn in more easy conditions.