EDIT 608 by Barbara King https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9 09/01/16 en-us 2016-09-01 20:03:10 UTC 2016-09-14 02:16:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://d2s8n7nv9yizdf.cloudfront.net/assets/thmbs/earth.jpg Joe DiBello https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122322330 Watching this and seeing all of this futuristic equipment (especially the science stuff) has me all jazzed up right now! However, I can already see how much of this great tech will go to waste. I see so many teachers, Old and young, who are set in their ways and do not want to step out of their comfort zones to try something new. So to answer this prompt, we need to teach our students to become lifelong learners who aren't afraid to take risks. So regardless of the year, or what technology they see, they have the skill-set to adapt and flourish in a new environment. So hopefully in the future, we have more teachers who will take the risk and use tech like this!]]> 2016-09-08 04:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122322330 Kevin Viviano https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122472280 I agree with Joe in that the technology that is shown in this video is inspiring, but there are to many people afraid to embrace it. Now, as I write this I am on a break in between teaching my chemistry classes where by Document Camera would not stay in focus for me to write notes....so I don't need to explain how technology is sometimes unreliable. But having the patience to implement and work through those rough patches, technology has so many more benefits to offer. Even when I plan lessons days or weeks in advanced, I always find myself changing things before I walk into class. That is the nature of teaching. We have to embrace that technology works the same way. ]]> 2016-09-08 15:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122472280 I agree with both Kevin and Joe that many teachers may be resistant to trying new technology.  However, I think it is important for us as future Technology Coaches to understand that and begin to change why that is. All of the technology available to teachers does not need to be implemented in a week, or even a year, but slowly and comfortably for teachers to learn and feel confident with.  While watching this video, I felt an excitement to learn about technology and how to integrate it into my future classroom. Not only will it benefit students' understanding of material in the moment, but it will better prepare students for the world in which we live in - technology is everywhere. https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122504514 2016-09-08 16:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122504514 Seeing all the technology in this video makes me think of one question, how can schools afford all of this? I think we need to find a middle ground of technology because most school will not be able to afford these luxuries. We should be using all the technology available to us to make lessons more interesting and exciting. Students would definitely be more engaged in the lessons if the technology that is in the video would be available. As a future physical education teacher, I am already trying to think of ways that I could incorporate these technologies into my lessons.  dwitt4 https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122573422 2016-09-08 19:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122573422 Mary McEwan https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122925360 First of all can I say that I love Padlet! I use it a lot in my classroom for student feedback or reflection.  I ask them to write about how they feel they are doing with the unit, what they've mastered, what they still need to work on, etc.  It forces them to reflect and then helps guide them on what they need to focus on to study for an upcoming test!  It also gives me an indication of how prepared my students are and where they may be struggling! Making it visible like this allows students to see that others may be struggling in the same areas! 
Onto the topic at hand... I think this video is useful to show teachers that technology has and will always be changing.  We as teachers need to constantly update our lessons and curriculum to meet the changing needs of our students and community.  If anything my biggest take away from this video is to not become set in my ways.  We should grow as educators and embrace new technologies!  Joe's post was spot on and I feel like I could not have said it better myself!

]]> 2016-09-10 16:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122925360 Robert Abate  https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122961726 I do believe we are preparing our students for the future in technology. There are many teachers who may not be, but I feel it is fair to say that all students are usually exposed to at least one teacher who is, within the course of a school year. The new ideas shown in that video are just the tip of the iceberg. If you search through some patents online you can get a good glimpse of what the future may hold. I always tell my students that they are the ones who will be the next leaders in technology. As far as hesitation or waste of resources go, I think that one main initiative of society is to get internet access for more people. In today's world it is a necessity to have it in so many capacities. Perhaps that should be the starting point to helping more people have a chance at success in the tech field. ]]> 2016-09-11 14:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122961726 Jonna Stone https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122968193 This video makes reality of all the possibilities of technology in education. But it also places emphasis on a fantasy in an ideal world where school districts could actually afford the high tech applications used in the video. I can imagine that this could intimidate many educators. I know that there would be a ton of training required to effectively utilize this level of technology in the classroom. Is it exciting? OF COURSE it is. This looks amazing, but is it realistic? I don't know. 

I think the important thing about technology integration is to not be intimidated to try new tech bytes and applications. The video outlines the future of our society and we need to prepare our students accordingly. By choosing to allow technology in our classrooms we can at least provide our students with the experiences needed to become comfortable with dabbling in the ever changing, forever evolving, world of technology. ]]> 2016-09-11 16:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122968193 What year are we preparing our students for? eofori https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122970148 After viewing the video Technology in Education: A Future Classroom I can safely say that we are preparing our students for the future of 2016. Technology advances each and everyday. The fact that we as educators are integrating technology within our daily lessons is beneficial to our children. We are helping our kids learn how to adapt to the 21st century with utilizing technology within the classroom. Our kids will be able to adapt with the times because we are introducing them to world which will soon be technology driven. 
Students will be allowed to utilize resources that will not only help bridge the digital divide but will also help them achieve academic success. This video displays how students were able to utilize various platforms of technology to complete assignments and receive additional assistance they may need with any subject.
As an educator I'm still interested in learning new ways that I can integrate technology within my classroom so my kids and I can evolve with this world full of technology]]> 2016-09-11 17:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122970148 Tom Chervenak  https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122982015 Some schools are preparing students for the future while most are lingering in the past. Some affluent districts with money have the advantage of hiring great young teachers that can easily adapt to this teaching style,  while less affluent and broke districts are struggling just to stay afloat. The technology in this video is a fantasy right now except for a few pilot schools that are most likely private. 

Would having this technology necessarily create stronger, more independent students? I don't know. Until prices on this stuff drops dramatically I'd hate to see schools spend their budgets on some of this gimmicky stuff rather than hiring MORE teachers. I don't think having the latest technology will ever be more beneficial that small classes and great teachers. 

That hologram thing sure is cool though:)]]> 2016-09-11 20:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/122982015 Nick Saffioti nsaffiot https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123000013 Like Joe, I get excited about the heavy focus of new technology in science classrooms! However once the video was over I found myself feeling a bit deflated. I feel like we as educators are constantly playing catch-up and continuously falling behind in terms of preparing our students to use the technology of the future.
 
 Along with the lofty cost of physically getting all of this technology into the building, one must also take into consideration the amount of training it would take to get students and teachers familiar with using technology that resembled what was showcased in the video. We often hear teachers complain that there is not enough time to cover content and standards and everything else that is required of them, and getting teachers to buy into the idea that technology can make their practice more effective can be a difficult idea to sell. However, if steps are not being made to further students’ ability to adequately navigate and use technology, then we are not preparing our students for the world that will be waiting for them when they are ready to set out into it, nor are we arming them with the skills they will need to evolve as learners of the future.
]]> 2016-09-12 01:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123000013 Cara Flodmand https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123000763 There were two things that stood out to me in this video.  One was the fact that every single kid was on task and actively engaged.  This is not reality even with fancy 3D models of Calculus in front of them (ah the benefit of acting).  The second was that the future of technology isn't about the newest computer hologram program.  It's really about how you are using it.  Also, the students probably don't need much training in using the computers and they still need to complete a really high-level thinking task.  For the students of the future, this stuff is intuitive for them. Just tonight, I watched a 3 year old take an iPhone, unlock it with a code, go to YouTube and watch a Peppa Pig video.  I talk a lot about growth mindset with my students and this is how I see technology too. 

]]> 2016-09-12 01:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123000763 Allan Itzkowitz https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123306822 So my first reaction when I watched the video was something along the lines of "oh, cool!" The technology they use, especially the interactive holograms, really do look like a lot of fun to use. Would I love to get my hands on them? Of course!

Having said that though, as a Chemistry teacher myself, I do feel the need to point out that it seems like most of what was being taught, was the exact same material that most Chemistry teachers are teaching in their classes, even without the fancy holograms. Is the hologram of the molecular model more flashy then one made with plastic balls and sticks? Absolutely. Does it show anything more then I can with that same plastic molecular model kit though? It didn't seem to in that video. The "flash" shown in the video is certainly impressive and will get a students attention for a while, but eventually even that will become common place and the "substance" is what we are really trying to teach. That substance is what was needed in 1996, but it is also what is still needed in 2016 (and probably 2017 as well).


]]> 2016-09-12 22:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123306822 Furture of learning matthew_larose8 https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123320915 As a math teacher this is incredible to watch. I truly hope something like this can be developed soon. Geometry is such a visual subject and students always have so much trouble understanding things because they don't have visuals. Imagine how much more students can learn and how much quicker students can learn. Students these days are learning and alarming rates and to have technology like this in the class just imagine how much we can accomplish. 

With that said technology like this will be very expensive and will take many years until we are that advanced, but this video should inspire teachers to add more technology to their lessons and realize that technology can be effective.

I love all that there were so many different ideas for different curriculums. 
Lastly, the idea that it was showing students accomplishments will inspire students to do more.]]> 2016-09-13 01:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123320915 Future of Education btrager https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123334184 Watching that video was a major eye opener for the future of technology, especially related to education! I believe many school districts are stuck somewhere between traditional methods of learning, and wanting to integrate technology. The main reason I chose a masters in educational technology is because I recognize the shift thats occurring in our society. As educators, we need to prepare our students to new methods of learning, as they will continue to use it in the future. It is our job as educators to expose them to as much as possible so they're able to effectively keep up with the technological trends. Truthfully, students are probably able to teach us teachers a lot about technology because of the generation they grew up in. I believe it's the responsibility of the school district to recognize how important technology is, and make strides towards implementing it in a variety of ways throughout the school district.]]> 2016-09-13 03:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123334184 Tom Chervenak  https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123616523 Alan I: 
I really like what you posted as it's something I was thinking about too. I wonder how long it takes for these things to become common place and we're just back at square one. These pieces of technology would certainly be a great addition to any classroom but, again, I wouldn't want sacrifices to be made in other areas of the budget to pay for them. 

]]> 2016-09-13 20:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123616523 Nick Saffioti: nsaffiot https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123618007 Matt:
While I definitely agree that technology like this would take years to become seamlessly integrated into a school's curriculum, I think the point you make about technology being able to fit into any curriculum needs to serve as the starting point for getting schools on board. It's not like buying a resource or a material that can be used in one class or by one department. Implementing technology benefits everyone at a school, students and teachers alike, and the sooner that this idea can transform into becoming a pillar of education in the minds of leaders, the sooner we will begin to prepare our students for the world that will be waiting for them when they are ready to walk out the doors for good.]]> 2016-09-13 20:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123618007 Nick Saffioti nsaffiot https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123620049 Kevin:
Sorry to hear about your document camera! I think the point you make about technology at times being a bit finicky is a real concern for teachers. All too often I feel like the mindset regarding teachers and technology is "if it isn't broke don't break it." Why try something new when I know it will work this way?  This mentality can really inhibit the ability of a teacher to grow, which in my opinion directly relates in inhibiting one's students to grow. Instead of posing new technology as something teachers should be doing, how to you think incorporating technology can become something teachers genuinely want to do?]]> 2016-09-13 21:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123620049 Sarah Gigliotti https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123631515 When I first watched the video I was super excited because the classes they showed were mainly science! It is truly amazing how far technology has come and will continue to go. This video is almost like an augmented reality. Students are able to explore the world without holding up a device. It would be cool to use something like this in a science classroom because some topics are very hard for students to visualize. While I think these new technologies are neat, I cannot begin to imagine how expensive they would be for schools. ]]> 2016-09-13 23:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123631515 Tom Chervenak https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123631805
Sarah: I was wondering the same thing about the expense of the technology. I'd really like to know. I'm guessing somewhere around a million dollars for that classroom not including maintenance. I really hope I live to see some of this stuff!

]]> 2016-09-13 23:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123631805 Sarah Gigliotti https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123632009 Tom: I cannot imagine what the school budget would be in a district willing to get these! Hey maybe they will give out some for free to "test out"! ]]> 2016-09-13 23:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123632009 Anisa Ali  https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123635767
Sarah, I agree with a never ending budget this would be a wonderful addition to any school. In my Pre-K classroom we are supposed to limit technology time to no more than 15 minutes. Now, the director of my program finds this to be unrealistic in todays' day and age. We use smartboards, iPads, and Mac computers. I think we need to look forward and utilize technology, create learners willing to adapt to the world ahead.  

]]> 2016-09-13 23:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123635767 Jonna  https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123640383 Sarah, right! How cool would this be to have in our classrooms. I teach science and again that many of the more abstract ideas would be more easily understood with technology such as this. 

Matt, I always have my science blinders on and am always looking at such things with a mind set of just that. But Geometry, ]]> 2016-09-14 00:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123640383 Jonna https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123641464 Sorry, Matt, I was replying on my phone and lost internet connection... so as I was saying
But Geometry, like with all other subjects, technology such as that shown in the video can bring such understanding into our curriculum. The expense of bringing this technology to life would most likely be something we will not see for a very a long time. Last year my district purchased about 10 chrome book carts and the students love using them, but with so many teachers sharing them it is nearly impossible to get your hands on them. I like how you included inspiration. While this video might be somewhat unrealistic due to budgets, it definitely can inspire and intrigue teachers to use more technology =)]]> 2016-09-14 00:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123641464 Mary McEwan https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123643472 Allan: you took the words out of my mouth! The content in that video was the same content we are teaching now, just with new and improved technologies. If we switch to only using this new and improved technology, eventually it will become common place and students will become bored! So how do we engage them? Change it up! Keep them guessing what you are going to do in class today! Once you find something fun, don't always use it in your lessons but save it and cycle through other activities that work and are engaging! ]]> 2016-09-14 01:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123643472 Mary McEwan  https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123643830 Sarah, You are right about that budget! Often times we only think about what we need as teachers but never put ourselves in the administrators position. Sometimes new technologies aren't fesable and are not in the budget and as teachers we have to make due with what we have. And Allan if that means I have to stick with my ball and stick models I will! ]]> 2016-09-14 01:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123643830 Re: Jonna eofori https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123648673 Hey Jonna, I agree with you 100% but I believe in the future schools will receive the funding to invest in the type of technology that was displayed throughout the video. I do agree that training for educators will be necessary since this type of technology is advanced however, i think that if we as educators "keep up with the times" it shouldn't be too much of a transition since technology evolves each and everyday.

]]> 2016-09-14 02:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123648673 Re: Joe eofori https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123649276 Hey Joe!
We are on the same page! I was pretty "jazzed" up myself as I watched the types of inventions that could potentially be found in our classrooms one day in the future. I just want you to know that I agree with you! Many teachers are stuck in their ways and refuse to adapt with the times and learn how to utilize/ integrate technology within their practice. It's our job as reflective practitioners to see what works with out class, to find new and innovative ways to engage our students, to incorporate technology within our lessons so that our students can adapt with the times and to teach our students how to be life long learners since we just happen to learn new things each and everyday.]]> 2016-09-14 02:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bking03/m4e387y33cu9/wish/123649276