Blog Post 2: What will teaching in the 21st century be like?

1.) In the first video Professor Dancealot did quite a few things that caught me off guard especially if I was a student in his class. As a teacher the first thing that should have been done is to make sure that all students know what is about to happen, some probably were not expecting him to jump right into demonstrating each dance move, as well as letting the students pair up and practice together. But i do agree that it is crucial to be well organized in class.
2.) After watching Teaching in the 21st Century I feel like Robert is really pushing that each student wants to learn at his or her own pace and should be up to date with the newest technology that is available to use. He also feels that technology is a better way for students to learn as well as study, because technology now can be more interactive then the actual teacher. I also think that as an instructor i shouldn't try to fool anyone out there i don't know everything, and the internet will have more sources and information then i could give.
3.) After watching "The Network Student" I found it really interesting that the teacher somewhat let the child learn at his own pace. Now the student did require some guidance but did most of his learning on his own with technology. I believe that this is the direction that teaching is going as a profession. Where instructors will be more of an adviser rather than an instructor.
4.) After watching " Harness Your Digital Smarts", I once again see that technology is taking over the classroom. This video was very informative especially when it showed how students worked together with their technology, I honestly didn't know that different forms of technology could be used together. Group activities in a class room not only helps the students socialize with each other as well as prepare them for what they are going to do the rest of their lives by working with people
5.) After watching "Flipping the Classroom" I really like the video. This is a great idea by preparing students before class that way they are prepared and know what to expect so nothing surprises them. I also like how the videos can be accessed multiple times, I still have trouble picking up on things the first time I am told or view something. Another great feature is that the students can ask questions which is also very crucial.

Blog Post 1

My main fear of this class coming into the semester is that I would not be able to keep up with the work or find time to do all the work required for this class. The only class that is somewhat similar to this class that I have taken in the past was in high school, I took cisco and became an A+ certified technician which let me work with computer a good bit.

The most difficult part of this class this semester i feel will be keeping up with all the posts and commenting I will have to be doing. Having a job and being full time student is not easy and this class will stress me out. The only logical way for me to be able to stay sane and put in enough effort for my school work as well as my job is to say organized and don't fall behind. If i do this I will be able to maintain a good grade as well as keep my job.

As for questions about this course I can only think of one for the time being. But as we progress through the semester I'm sure it will be answered, when we comment on the teacher and student's post do we have to wait for a response back? Like I stated I'm sure we will cover this over the semester and I am excited to see where this class will take me in the future as well as prepare for my future.

Practice Blog

Hi my name is Hunter Reid, I have lived in Mobile, Alabama my whole life. I graduated from Faith Academy where I played multiple sports and eventually received a scholarship for football. This was huge for me considering sports were my entire life growing up, and to some instance still are. I have two little brothers who are 18 and 7.

I have changed my major 2 times in the past 2 years. I originally wanted to be a sports journalists because I still love sports and that would be an easy way for me to stay around the games I loved since I can't play them anymore. But after being around my little brother and helping coach his different sports teams I have come to realize that I want to be a coach, and that is why I have changed my major this final time to physical education. I love working with younger kids and helping teach them what I know.