iTunes University

The development of iTunes University was a great idea. It can be used as an essential tool for communication for teachers and students. Lectures and other pertinent information can be transmitted through iTunes. Classrooms today are using and finding that iTunes University is a great success.
I believe that iTunes will be useful to me as a teacher and student. Students can not only use this device for entertainment purposes, but also for effective teaching and learning. iTunes does not confine the student to the classroom, or college campus it is accessible anywhere. iTunes is the best way of teacher student communication for the new age student. Check out the site: iTunesU

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A snapshot of my mother and I at the Oridinal Dragon's Ball.

iPods in the Classroom

At Duke University, iPods seem to be an extension to student's bodies much like cellular phones. In selected courses students are given an iPod for educational purposes. Students are able to record lectures, take oral notes, and have language-training recordings. The faculty reported there was a greater interest in lectures,field research, and independent research projects with the iPods being provided for students.
I believe that iPods will be an essential tool in my classroom. They will make learning fun and more interesting for the students. Not only will the students be able to capture academics on the iPod, but also music and videos they enjoy in their spare time. The most impressive and necessary tool I believe is the oral note taking. This feature will create a review of the daily lessons for students, and they can listen to it while they are doing chores, or even riding the bus.

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A pose before the Black and White Ball.









My friend Roland and I.

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My cake from the Original Dragon's Ball '07.

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Demetria, Latangula, and I at the Black and White Ball.

Disney Snap Shots

Magic Kingdom at night.

Beauty of Beauty and the Beast.

Cultural Revolution Article

I have indeed changed my thoughts about the previous article. With the facts stated in the article, "A Cultural Revolution: From Books to Silver Discs," I have now realized that books and other paper made resources will soon phase out. Today's society is more technologically advanced than in previous times. Having things on disks makes learning easier, fun, and more reliable in the educational aspect. The article really gives you food for thought about where we are going in future centuries.

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Seymour Papert

During the sixties, Seymour Papert spoke about children using computers for learning and creativity. Although many people laughed, his lab was the first a child had the opportunity to write and make graphics. He is said to be an expert on technology embracing learning. Aside from being a mathematician and computer scientist, Papert serves as an educator.
Today, Papert works with the MIT Media Lab, where the future is not imagined, but lived. In its third decade of operation, the lab is now focusing on "human adaptability." These are things concerning Alzheimer's Disease, depression, and robots which are able to monitor the health care of the elderly and children. Although, Seymour Paper is a professor emeritus his name resides on the faculty list. Currently, I believe Mr. Papert is thinking of innovative ways to continue to promote technology in the lives of children. Wesite link: Seymour Papert