I watched both of the assigned videos and was really blown away by both of them. The first one Dr. Seuss - The Zax made a very salient point which was that you may not want to change your ways, but everything around you will continue to change. Either go with it, or be stuck in the middle and unable to move. This was what happened to the two characters in the cartoon.
The second video was by PS 22 in New York City http://is.gd/3WVnq Not only was I captivated by how well the children sang, but also with the emotion they felt and expressed. This video also ties in nicely with the point The Zax made because one line was "I've been afraid of changing". People should move with change instead of going against it.
When assigned to use other student blogs for examples, I came across student blogs from Marshall University (go to www.youtube.com and type in Marshall University Student Blogs). Another example I found was from Cornell University http://blogs.cornell.edu/kaitlyn/ and http://blogs.cornell.edu/cullen/ . All of these students have been assigned to do blogs, whether written or video recorded. I was really impressed by those written at Cornell.
I think that it is extremely important for students to post their work to their blogs because it can be an emotional outlet, it can inspire other people, and even help that student obtain a job in the future. The students in PS 22 were able to perform at Madison Square Garden for the next Fleetwood Mac show. They're talent was discovered through the use of technology.
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WOW! They performed with Fleetwood Mac? Craziness.
ReplyDeleteThat is such agreat example of why it is important to make students aware of the global community.
These kids probably had no idea what was going to happen to them when they sat down to sing that day. I love how you compared the song lyrics ..."I've been afraid of changing..." to the Zax video... so true!! Can you imagine what could happen if we WEREN'T afraid of change? Look what's happening already, and there's only more to come. I really can only think of positive things to say about posting student work on the web... it could change the life of a child in an instant!
ReplyDeleteI agree that students' work can be "an emotional outlet". Technology serves as the link. Both Dr. Seuss and PS22 are inspirational! Loved your terminology!
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