As I begin this course, I re-examine all the teaching and learning technologies that have become part of my everyday routine. Some are used constantly, others are infrequently brought out and dusted off. It's a challenge for any teacher, but especially difficult for students working toward becoming teachers, to know where and how to start with ed tech. I am more aware of this now at the beginning of the course since there are so many tools I hope to explore and introduce, so many processes and practices that are engaging for students. As I plan and organize this course, I need to heed my own words - focus on the students in my class and move from can't to CAN.
The image of the sun, taken by the NuStar space telescope, brings it all to 'light'. This is the first image taken of the sun with this particular technology and the results are amazing. The scientists at NASA have a 'CAN' attitude and inquiring minds. This project moved from 'the whole idea is crazy' to an image that can help explain the dynamics of the sun's atmosphere. The technology applied to creating this stunning image is beyond what educators use in everyday teaching and learning in the classroom, but what if they could create such wonders in the minds of their students? I need to move myself, and my students, from 'this idea is crazy' to 'I CAN'!
The image of the sun, taken by the NuStar space telescope, brings it all to 'light'. This is the first image taken of the sun with this particular technology and the results are amazing. The scientists at NASA have a 'CAN' attitude and inquiring minds. This project moved from 'the whole idea is crazy' to an image that can help explain the dynamics of the sun's atmosphere. The technology applied to creating this stunning image is beyond what educators use in everyday teaching and learning in the classroom, but what if they could create such wonders in the minds of their students? I need to move myself, and my students, from 'this idea is crazy' to 'I CAN'!