Comments on: EdTech Talk http://juneahn.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/edtech-talk/ This process called education. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:44:08 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: synapsesensations http://juneahn.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/edtech-talk/#comment-40 synapsesensations Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:44:19 +0000 http://juneahn.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/edtech-talk/#comment-40 Hi June, You make interesting and useful points about how to consider the content of any given talk. On point #6 I take a little different approach from yours. I accept that there simply are folks who are wired differently, and therefore there are folks for whom math is not going to be enjoyable no matter how much/hard/long/intently they apply themselves to the task. Most math classes are taught along very traditional lines that do little, if anything, to bring in those who are wired differently, and I disagree with your contention that "but I think with time, persistent practice, and effort she would". Cheers, Laurie Hi June,
You make interesting and useful points about how to consider the content of any given talk.

On point #6 I take a little different approach from yours. I accept that there simply are folks who are wired differently, and therefore there are folks for whom math is not going to be enjoyable no matter how much/hard/long/intently they apply themselves to the task.

Most math classes are taught along very traditional lines that do little, if anything, to bring in those who are wired differently, and I disagree with your contention that “but I think with time, persistent practice, and effort she would”.

Cheers,
Laurie

]]> By: Alex Ragone http://juneahn.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/edtech-talk/#comment-35 Alex Ragone Thu, 08 Mar 2007 22:28:47 +0000 http://juneahn.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/edtech-talk/#comment-35 Hey June, Thanks again for being on our show. I posted the show this afternoon here: http://www.edtechtalk.com/21st_Century_Learning_35 Great points above --- As for #6, since I work in an all boys school, I feel that it's important to look at physical learning --- sometimes jumping around when I learn is ok. I think for teachers, we have to know our students and how they learn, and help them learn the best way they can. Very interesting points about Multiple intelligences. I look forward to watching your learning continue. Cheers, - Alex Hey June,

Thanks again for being on our show. I posted the show this afternoon here: http://www.edtechtalk.com/21st_Century_Learning_35

Great points above — As for #6, since I work in an all boys school, I feel that it’s important to look at physical learning — sometimes jumping around when I learn is ok. I think for teachers, we have to know our students and how they learn, and help them learn the best way they can. Very interesting points about Multiple intelligences.

I look forward to watching your learning continue.

Cheers,

- Alex

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