After viewing the TED X Talk, I agree with Wesch suggestions on bringing real world problems into the classroom, working together collaboratively and using technological tools when needed. Being a World History teacher, I love connecting current issues with the major events from the past. However, I am a little nervous bringing a problem to the class that I myself will not know the answer. Nevertheless, Wesch states that classrooms where the instructor holds all the knowledge and control is not as successful as one where collaboration between all takes place. This year I plan on collaborating with my students on issues that effect us and the world, politically, socially and economically. I agree that students need to practice connecting, organize, share, collect, collaborate and publish in the classroom because that is what they will be doing for the rest of their lives. The planning and organizing that I must do to prepare my students for experiences like this is a little overwhelming, but clearly worth it.
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December 2014
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