journal 10

The article talks about how students of the 21st century have lost interest in simply reading a text book and listening to lectures. A ninth grade history teacher by the name of Jennifer Dorman decided to mix things up in her classroom and used technology to do so. Her class used old films, audios, and music to help learn the ideas and events around world war II. Using technology in the class updates it to the current time and helps keep the interests of the class. Using simple aids such as technology can really spike the interest in the subject. I like the example about the business class this really shows how the littlest thing can make a big difference.
1. Because these types of assignments are very time consuming do you think they are worth the effort?
I honestly do believe that activities that are hands on and interactive are most helpfully. Many students get a better understanding of the concept when they have a little control over the situation and over the learning. Take making a documentary of world war II the students have to teach themselves the information and present it in a fashionable manner. Students are more likely to learn something in that manner rather than in a lecture.
2. Would you be willing to demonstrate any of the ideas told in the article?
If the opportunity arose where i could use an activity like the ones in the article i most definitely would! I strongly encourage interactive instruction in the classroom.