Comments for Kids (summary 1,2,3)

All three blogs were very impressive, from Ms. Naugles' 5th grade math class to Mr. St. Claires' class blogs on their different topics. Glad to have visited these blogs for a couple of reasons. First these teachers are trend-setters. They are doing everything they can to steer the younger generations towards the use of technology. If we are ever going to take the lead in technology, as a country, we simply have to instill it into our children today. It doesn't have to begin with a massive overhaul of the current school system, but small baby steps. These teachers may not be able to change everything at once, but they are certainly changing everyone they come into contact with. And if you think about it, thats how all movements start.                                                                             Secondly, It was really neat to watch the math presentation on Ms. Naugles class blog, that was created by a 5th grade student. If had not known the situation up front, I would have thought the presentation was prepared by an adult. To start with that and to end with the "PodCast" presentations in Mr.St.Claires' class was simply  a treat. I got to see these young kids in Terryville Elementary School (New York), utilized video technology, in every conceivable way. I watched several as part of our class assignment, but clicked on quite a few more, to get some ideas, on my upcoming podcast project. Who says you cant' learn anything for kids. Kids are born with all the newest technology around them. The transition into the 21st century will be a piece of cake, so long as we, as adults don't get in the way.