Comment on Attention! Error 50…….. ugh, who cares? by Dez-Ann Sutherland

i like your post. I definitely agreed with this statement “largest responsibilities that educators here have is to encourage, nurture, and require responsible consumption of information”. Professors need to embrace the the fact that students in todays society is somewhat technology dependent and that by honing that skill to more appropriate or creative uses within the classroom is very beneficial.

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Comment on The Plugged in Paradox by Dez-Ann Sutherland

collaboration in the classroom is always beneficial. Professors need to be able to establish trust with students but this can be harder than one would expect. It is hard to keep focused in class when we are so used to interacting in the virtual world with our many devices. Using technology in the classroom to enhanced the course material is always the aim. I like your blog post.

Good Job!

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Comment on Technology: To use or not to use? by Dez-Ann Sutherland

I agree Turner,
I have seen man cases where students are using faceboook instead of engaging in the class. As a grad student i have been bringing my laptop to class, but it depends on what is required of the subject matter. For example in our class it is beneficial to have our laptops because we are able to participate in the class activities and make changes to group documents being presented. However for other classes that require more attention i rather focus on learning the topic t hand so that I have processed what is being taught.
Good Post.

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Comment on Electronic Device or Not? by Dez-Ann Sutherland

Hi,

I see your point and I totally agree. Teachers should leave it up to the students to decide if they need the computer or not, moreover the instructor should evaluate if the computer can be integrated in class as a learning tool. At the end of the day, everyone’s teaching style and learning style in the case of the students are different and we should have freedom to choose what method we would like to employ. Variety and freedom of chose is important in creating a good learning environment.

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Comment on Sectarian. by Dez-Ann Sutherland

Aaron,

I really glad its not a long blog post (ha ha). You brought up some really good points about this weeks readings. Here you say “Students as oppressed, teachers as oppressors, forcing students to align with their way of thinking in order to succeed in the classroom. “, i really do hope that we are able to evolve from this mentality.

Again thank you for a short post, it makes it easier for me to read it more than once to make sure i haven’t missed anything (its a fear i have while commenting on these blogs) :)

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Comment on I see the light! by Dez-Ann Sutherland

Love this cartoon.. I am over here cracking up!! it totally ties in everything your saying. I have never heard of Freire before now but i am also grateful for this weeks reading because now my eyes are open to a number of things and with this knowledge i believe we have tools to take to the classroom to engage students critical thinking and have then in turn be brilliant contributors to the community.

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