These podcasts are very informal. You kinda feel like you're just hanging out and not that you're there to necessarily learn something. This is a good thing to me as it makes you more comfortable and doesn't bore you while watching. It's also cool that you can connect about something through so many people over such a distance.

Kidcast: This was neat because kids were actually doing it. In a day when most adults aren't aware of technology their children have the skills to create and share podcasts.

David Warlick: This goes back to what I said earlier... So many people are connecting about a topic and are so far away from each other. This helps to create a forum for endless brainstorming and idea searching that wasn't available before. There's no longer a need to plan a meeting and wonder if everyone can attend. The opportunity is available the get together on a whim and have a never ending collision of ideas and creation.

The other podcasts dealt with ways to help you professionally. This is so beneficial as it opens a whole new operative for a person to better themselves. You no longer have to take a class or shell out money to be taught a skill or improve on a personality feature. All you have to do now is have the motivation to learn and click a few buttons to find a never ending plethora of information!!

Vicki Davis

I like that this video shows how Mrs. Davis has overcome the obstacles of her small town. She has still found ways to educate her students and connect them with the world despite what others may think is available to her. I wish I would have had the opportunities available as I was growing up that she is offering her students. My school was much larger, however we only had one room that offered computers and there were not enough available for the entire class. The fact that each of her students can participate in class with one is applaudable.

I also think it's neat that her video is available to so many. The list of language options was amazing. It's great to know that the world is connecting on a whole other level.

Sir Ken Robinson

I like the points that Mr. Robinson brings forth about the creative side of education. The arts are the first things cut out of schools when the budget comes into play. Then on top of it to insist that a child be right all the time instead of learning from mistakes is rediculous. The confidence and creativity of a person is killed slowly throughout their way through school as the insistance on being correct at all costs becomes more apparent. Free thinking is little to non-existant by the time the child is an adult. I also believe that the incorporation of the arts along with the standard educating tools helps to create a well rounded and spirited person, not a person who just goes along with the crowd.

Mr. Winkle Wakes

I love this video. The fact that it's in cartoon form helps it to relate to almost anyone. Even children can relate and understand the concept of the world changing and the need to be a part of the change. It makes you aware that you can't just sit around and let the world pass you by or you will become lost. The fact that the school system is the only thing that hasn't changed is disturbing. There is so much available to teach and learn. Why schools and educators are not taking advantage of it is alarming and it is something I hope to change as a future educator. The United States cannot get their students ahead in the world if they're starting them off behind in the first place.

Did you know 3.0

I think this video poses a great concept to get your eyes open and thinking about the world around you. It makes it known that it's imperative to stay up on advances not only technology, but the world around us. I like that it points out how much things have changed since the 1800's and even before. Sometimes you don't realize how much and how fast technology and the world around you is changing until you take a look into the past. It's also interesting to see how fast the English language is growing and that it seems everyone is trying to get on the same page in a way. I also thought the fact about the honors kids in India was interesting, if not alarming when compared to the kids in the United States.

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