Assignments due 11 April 2010

Dr. Suess - The Zax

This was a great video with a very important message. The tale of two Zax's fit the mentality of many of today's teachers. The video depict teachers who are unwilling to change their teaching technique to address the ever changing needs of our students. Teacher's who fail to capture the creative talents of their students are doing the students a disservice. For example, at home students are utilizing different Internet tools, iPhone, ipods, and other gadgets but when they return to school a sit through lectures. To be an effective teacher, we must utilize every component available to give our students the best possible chance to be successful.

PS22 CHORUS "Landslide"

Great piece of work, out of the mouth of babe. The chorus is depicted in this video as pleading with adults (teacher's) to not hold them down. Allowing the students to blog can open a door for the students that have been closed to them for years. An effective teacher want to cultivate their students mind oppose to closing the opportunities. The students exhibited a tremendous amount of passion as they song from their heart the effect holding them back can have on their life. For example, "I've been afraid of changes, I built my life around you, and children get older too". The verse "I've climb a mountain and turn around"; implies that the students make marked progress then back to the traditional theme.

Comments4Kids Week #13

I really enjoyed the video "Manners Please" by this 4th grade class. To think students are being taught good manners in a classroom setting is great. A student who exhibit good manners normally is well thought of by the teachers and respected by other students. For example, wait your turn, excuse me, please, and thank you are ways to build character.