tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2397238579652434319.post5749162435245901856..comments2011-02-07T00:18:22.850-06:00Comments on Thought's from Ms. Ralston...: My First Blog Post!Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574291667054128416noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2397238579652434319.post-11868093507190170102011-02-07T00:18:22.850-06:002011-02-07T00:18:22.850-06:00I really like her perspective--including the quote...I really like her perspective--including the quote: "I just don't give them any barriers". <br /><br />Thanks for sharing this video, Lindsey. I hadn't seen it before. I also posted about it on my own blog (with a link back to yours)<br /><br />I imagine one disadvantage is that many teachers would feel they have to support all those different devices (operating systems, cables, instructions, etc.). However, it sounds like she empowers her students to take charge of these technical logistics. She remains focussed on the subject matter, pedagogy, and student learning. Students meet the challenge of figuring out their devices. Too many educators feel compelled to be the technological experts. They need to just let go and admit that the kids will probably always know more about technology than their teachers--and that's okay.Robin Gallowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691031005943470805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2397238579652434319.post-87435713482693047002011-02-03T14:33:13.328-06:002011-02-03T14:33:13.328-06:00Stacie, that's what I was thinking...I thought...Stacie, that's what I was thinking...I thought her idea was really great. I feel like students would be more excited to learn the material because they are using devices they know how to use, love to use, and already have!! <br /><br />The only hesitation I had was for the students that cannot afford them and do not have them. Or that it might lead to students going home and begging their parents for the newest device. But, on the other hand I feel like that will happen anyway and there will always be something for someone to complain about. It seems like the benefits would really outweigh any negatives!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13574291667054128416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2397238579652434319.post-43565509417129942912011-02-03T10:12:22.073-06:002011-02-03T10:12:22.073-06:00Yes - great concept - let's teach the students...Yes - great concept - let's teach the students how to use what they've already got instead of banning them from the classroom!Stacie Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685322364343605777noreply@blogger.com