tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474194216259052444.post6079030948042093198..comments2023-10-14T06:10:35.712-07:00Comments on Literacy, Technology, Learning: Why are we teaching this stuff?Sarah Hanawaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16562865776353395978noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474194216259052444.post-71823940904873143192011-01-17T02:07:06.208-08:002011-01-17T02:07:06.208-08:00Is it ok for me to chuckle at the idea that I have...Is it ok for me to chuckle at the idea that I have some kind of 'somebody' status? ;-)<br /><br />I think my Brave New WWW video has been seen by about 45-50,000 people after about 2 and a half years of being online, while a cat sneezing on YouTube hits a couple million views in a week. <br /><br />Anyway, the point that I'm not making well but want to make is that: <br />Blogging allows and promotes conversations and interactions, and linking of ideas that makes even 'little old me' a valuable cog in the learning wheel... and it makes YOU one too! :-)<br /><br />I love your point about <i>"Do we give teachers and students 20% time? How about 10%? 5%?"</i> <br />Firstly because you asked not just about teachers getting that time, but also students! And secondly, because you tied it to 'Authentic Accountability'... leaving teachers 'Responsible' for what that looks like. We aren't talking about course credits, or letters behind your name by 'x' number of years of teaching, but rather learner focused expectations and needs being met. <br />Wouldn't that be refreshing? <br />All that said, you are absolutely correct, it isn't just about more time for teachers to learn, it's about creating learning opportunities and learning spaces where teachers get to be, and are expected to be, learners.<br /> <br />From one cog to another, thanks for the links and for the conversation!David Trusshttp://pairadimes.davidtruss.com/noreply@blogger.com