One of my biggest issues with public education is that it is terribly regimented. Students are told what to learn and how to learn it. Unfortunately, this approach to education no longer works. Everyone can now access information and learn about topics that were once difficult to explore. Those with extensive knowledge about specific subjects (teachers, professors, researchers, etc.) are no longer the gatekeepers of information. The Internet has opened up the academic world to anyone who has access to a computer.
Sadly, this does not mean that we are becoming a more educated populace. Just because we have access to information it does not mean that we are able to utilize this information well. For example, I could perform a Google search for "Shakespeare" and receive millions of hits. At first glance that would seem like plenty of information. But, in reality, only about a couple hundred of these millions of sites house information on Shakespeare that is well organized, well written, and credible. Many Internet users have yet to come to this realization. So, although we have access to a wide variety of information, many people either do not take the time or do not have the skills to sift through this information to find the best sources.
It is my belief that one of the main reasons (besides lack of education) why we use information so poorly is because we just don't want to dedicate the necessary amount of time to the research process. Researching is a process and like most processes, it takes time. In the education world time is difficult to come by. Also, research requires passion. The researcher must have a connection to the topic in order to dedicate time to its exploration. So, logically, if educators want to create more "real-world" research activities for students then they must provide both time and flexibility with subject matter.
For this week I would like you to reflect upon your past learning experiences and create a post that addresses how educators can change their practices to create more realistic and engaging learning opportunities for students.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Cheating
This is the time of year when students get a bit desperate. Third quarter grades will soon be closing. The fourth quarter - the last of the year - is on the horizon. Those students who slacked off during the first half of the year are trying to catch up and improve their GPA. Parents are irate. Teachers are nagging. Students are stressed.
And, when students get stressed, they make poor choices. One of these poor choices is to cheat their way through classes. Now, cheating is not a new thing. In fact, cheating has been a part of teachers' lives for as long as teaching has been a profession (or calling, depending on how you view it). As such, one would think that teachers are experts at recognizing cheating when it occurs. Let me set the record straight here - teachers are NOT experts at recognizing cheating. In fact, many teachers have no understanding of modern forms of cheating. For example, few teachers realize that students share homework information via Facebook chats. Even less teachers are aware that students download full essays from the Internet and turn them in as their own examples of writing. As long as teachers are unaware of the ways students cheat today, the education that they are trying to pass along is degraded.
The question of whether to cheat or not is essentially a moral or ethical question. Many believe that cheating is really sharing or simply taking advantage of resources and opportunities. Others feel that finding, analyzing, and retaining information on your own is the best way to go. As we progress into a future where information is readily available, literally at your fingertips, using this readily available information - for any purpose - is becoming more acceptable. The possible effects stemming from NOT having this information at our fingertips is ignored.
For this week's posting I would like you to read the following articles related to student cheating. Reflect upon the contents and create a posting that showcases your opinions on cheating and also includes references (with parenthetical citations) from the articles.
Professors Use Technology to Fight Student Cheating
University of Central Floria Cheating Scandal
And, when students get stressed, they make poor choices. One of these poor choices is to cheat their way through classes. Now, cheating is not a new thing. In fact, cheating has been a part of teachers' lives for as long as teaching has been a profession (or calling, depending on how you view it). As such, one would think that teachers are experts at recognizing cheating when it occurs. Let me set the record straight here - teachers are NOT experts at recognizing cheating. In fact, many teachers have no understanding of modern forms of cheating. For example, few teachers realize that students share homework information via Facebook chats. Even less teachers are aware that students download full essays from the Internet and turn them in as their own examples of writing. As long as teachers are unaware of the ways students cheat today, the education that they are trying to pass along is degraded.
The question of whether to cheat or not is essentially a moral or ethical question. Many believe that cheating is really sharing or simply taking advantage of resources and opportunities. Others feel that finding, analyzing, and retaining information on your own is the best way to go. As we progress into a future where information is readily available, literally at your fingertips, using this readily available information - for any purpose - is becoming more acceptable. The possible effects stemming from NOT having this information at our fingertips is ignored.
For this week's posting I would like you to read the following articles related to student cheating. Reflect upon the contents and create a posting that showcases your opinions on cheating and also includes references (with parenthetical citations) from the articles.
Professors Use Technology to Fight Student Cheating
University of Central Floria Cheating Scandal
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Old Stories
As we move into our short story unit I would like you all to think about what makes a great story. Many would argue that beyond the typical writing techniques that are hailed (character development, use of literary techniques, etc.), a unique, engaging plot is a necessity of a great story. But, what happens when all of our stories have been told? What happens when, through the glut of social media and ubiquity of entertainment, we have been exposed to most of those stories about human existence that we wish to hear? How then can a unique story be created?
Take a couple of minutes to read Mark Harris' article "The Day the Movies Died" from GQ magazine. Although I don't wholly agree with Harris' argument, I can see the validity with some of what he espouses. Audiences love to hail the films that look interesting or star favorite actors and actresses. Unfortunately, those films that strive to tell a unique story are not given the green light.
Perhaps the most poignant part of Harris' article is at the end when a studio executive admits, "We don't tell stories anymore." He infers in previous portions of the article that the lack of storytelling is due to movie studios sticking with safe scripts, but I would argue that this lack of storytelling is due to a decline in the ability to create new stories. As a result we are seeing a ton of sequels, adaptations, and remakes crowding theaters and "enticing" moviegoers.
What is your opinion on what both Harris and I have to say about the quality of contemporary storytelling? Be sure to use specific examples to support your argument...
Take a couple of minutes to read Mark Harris' article "The Day the Movies Died" from GQ magazine. Although I don't wholly agree with Harris' argument, I can see the validity with some of what he espouses. Audiences love to hail the films that look interesting or star favorite actors and actresses. Unfortunately, those films that strive to tell a unique story are not given the green light.
Perhaps the most poignant part of Harris' article is at the end when a studio executive admits, "We don't tell stories anymore." He infers in previous portions of the article that the lack of storytelling is due to movie studios sticking with safe scripts, but I would argue that this lack of storytelling is due to a decline in the ability to create new stories. As a result we are seeing a ton of sequels, adaptations, and remakes crowding theaters and "enticing" moviegoers.
What is your opinion on what both Harris and I have to say about the quality of contemporary storytelling? Be sure to use specific examples to support your argument...
Monday, February 28, 2011
Story Time
If nothing else, our content over the past two weeks has served as a reminder of how important it is to tell our stories. Yes, our stories may be depressing and they may present humanity in horrific ways, but they are still important.
Every Friday morning during my drive to work I listen to NPR's pick from the StoryCorps project (remember, you listened to some stories too). I always look forward to these 30 second snippets of life. They are not always overtly poignant - at least not in the most commonly accepted way - but they are special moments of clarity that have made a difference with someone, somewhere. Could these stories make a difference elsewhere? Perhaps. And, of course, that is the role of StoryCorps - to record the seemingly unimportant and rather Earth shattering moments that could help someone else in the future.
We tell our stories because our lives are important. When we share elements of our lives with humanity our role on this planet becomes more pronounced. In other words, we make ourselves matter.
Wiesel could have kept his stories hidden deep inside for the rest of his life. We could have never read about his conflicts with his faith or his quest to keep his father alive. But, instead, Wiesel chose to tell his story. And what a story it is! How many lives has this story changed, even in a small way? How many other stories has Wiesel inspired?
For this week, I would like you to tell your own stories. Describe a moment in your life that was important...or not. Make us feel life we are there, right along with you on the journey.
Every Friday morning during my drive to work I listen to NPR's pick from the StoryCorps project (remember, you listened to some stories too). I always look forward to these 30 second snippets of life. They are not always overtly poignant - at least not in the most commonly accepted way - but they are special moments of clarity that have made a difference with someone, somewhere. Could these stories make a difference elsewhere? Perhaps. And, of course, that is the role of StoryCorps - to record the seemingly unimportant and rather Earth shattering moments that could help someone else in the future.
We tell our stories because our lives are important. When we share elements of our lives with humanity our role on this planet becomes more pronounced. In other words, we make ourselves matter.
Wiesel could have kept his stories hidden deep inside for the rest of his life. We could have never read about his conflicts with his faith or his quest to keep his father alive. But, instead, Wiesel chose to tell his story. And what a story it is! How many lives has this story changed, even in a small way? How many other stories has Wiesel inspired?
For this week, I would like you to tell your own stories. Describe a moment in your life that was important...or not. Make us feel life we are there, right along with you on the journey.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Crack a Smile...or Not
At times, being a literature teacher makes me depressed about the world. It should be no secret after eleven years of formal education that the great literature of the world does not present man in the most positive ways. I have my theories about why this is the case...
#1 - Many of our great writers were unhappy souls. When you research the lives of the Poe's and Shakespeares of the world, you find backgrounds full of heartbreak and sadness. Perhaps writing was their way of dealing with this sadness.
#2 - The great stories are meant to be teaching tools. Without these timeless classics we may never learn life lessons that could help us in the future. And how do we best learn life lessons - by making mistakes and dealing with tragedy.
#3 - Art has always been a way for people to critique the times. Why should literature be any different? Through stories like Of Mice and Men and The Odyssey we see how contemporaries of the time felt about their peers, their government, and their environments.
I could go on, but I think you get the point. Art is not always meant to be comfortable or comforting. It is meant to progress thought and foster reflection. Would happy stories do the job? Perhaps, but not as well as the sad stories.
For this week's posting I would like you to elaborate on your views regarding the types of literature that you are exposed to either through school or your own personal reading. Do you feel literature is too depressing? Should we expose ourselves to more optimistic texts? Provide specific examples from your own literary knowledge to support your argument.
#1 - Many of our great writers were unhappy souls. When you research the lives of the Poe's and Shakespeares of the world, you find backgrounds full of heartbreak and sadness. Perhaps writing was their way of dealing with this sadness.
#2 - The great stories are meant to be teaching tools. Without these timeless classics we may never learn life lessons that could help us in the future. And how do we best learn life lessons - by making mistakes and dealing with tragedy.
#3 - Art has always been a way for people to critique the times. Why should literature be any different? Through stories like Of Mice and Men and The Odyssey we see how contemporaries of the time felt about their peers, their government, and their environments.
I could go on, but I think you get the point. Art is not always meant to be comfortable or comforting. It is meant to progress thought and foster reflection. Would happy stories do the job? Perhaps, but not as well as the sad stories.
For this week's posting I would like you to elaborate on your views regarding the types of literature that you are exposed to either through school or your own personal reading. Do you feel literature is too depressing? Should we expose ourselves to more optimistic texts? Provide specific examples from your own literary knowledge to support your argument.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Love is in the Air
Although I would love to rally against all things Valentine's Day, I find that I just can't. Who can? The underlying premise of the holiday is to celebrate love. To ignore the importance of love in our lives is like ignoring the importance of oxygen. It is vital. But, don't get me wrong here. I certainly am not arguing for the necessity for every human being to envelope themselves in a relationship or coupling of some kind. What I am arguing for is the idea that the love of something, anything, is what makes us wake up in the morning. Whether that love be for another human being, a pet, a hobby, or an idea, it is necessary.
Since love is a ubiquitous emotion throughout the course of humanity it is no surprise that it is also a common theme within literature. Countless love stories and poems have been written over the centuries. Some focus on the quest for love, some on the quest far, far away from love. Regardless of the context, the nebulous idea that we call love has forever baffled and interested humans - and I predict that it forever will.
For this week I would like you to read some of my favorite poems about love. They are certainly not all positive portrayals of love, but they do represent a small sample of the variety of opinions that are out there about the topic. For your comment, choose one or two of the poems and create a short analysis of the poem. If you are unsure of how to approach poetry analysis, click here to get some tips.
[i carry your heart with me(i carry it in] by e.e. cummings
How Do I Love Thee? by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
When You Are Old by William Butler Yeats
The Kiss by Stephen Dunn
Dover Beach by Matthew Arnold
Dover Bitch by Anthony Hecht
Since love is a ubiquitous emotion throughout the course of humanity it is no surprise that it is also a common theme within literature. Countless love stories and poems have been written over the centuries. Some focus on the quest for love, some on the quest far, far away from love. Regardless of the context, the nebulous idea that we call love has forever baffled and interested humans - and I predict that it forever will.
For this week I would like you to read some of my favorite poems about love. They are certainly not all positive portrayals of love, but they do represent a small sample of the variety of opinions that are out there about the topic. For your comment, choose one or two of the poems and create a short analysis of the poem. If you are unsure of how to approach poetry analysis, click here to get some tips.
[i carry your heart with me(i carry it in] by e.e. cummings
How Do I Love Thee? by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
When You Are Old by William Butler Yeats
The Kiss by Stephen Dunn
Dover Beach by Matthew Arnold
Dover Bitch by Anthony Hecht
Saturday, February 5, 2011
The Future
After our class discussion on Friday (which I must say KUDOS once again to you all) I found myself pondering the future - more so than normal. Many of your comments lead me to believe that our future is one of overt individuality, fewer altruistic gestures, and an increase in the "live for self" mantra. This worries me. I do not want to live in a world that does not attack future problems together, with a community spirit. The adversity that we face on a world scale cannot be solved by millions of "lone rangers" worried only about him/herself.
These issues also worry me because study after study cites things like communication, altruism, participating in an environmentally conscious lifestyle, and keeping active (especially in group activities) as being cornerstones for happiness. If we have found time and again that the very characteristics that are slowly dwindling are the same characteristics that are associated with happiness, what kind of future are we creating?
In his Ted talk, Nic Marks explains his idea for a new way to measure the productivity of countries around the world. He argues that a nation's success should not be measured solely by monetary means (which is often gauged by the productivity of stuff) but also by the well-being of its people. Marks presents an intriguing idea. Can we be happy without creating stuff? Can we live in balance with the world without losing too much of our way of life?
Please watch the Ted talk and create a response in which you analyze Marks' idea and state whether you agree or disagree with his argument.
These issues also worry me because study after study cites things like communication, altruism, participating in an environmentally conscious lifestyle, and keeping active (especially in group activities) as being cornerstones for happiness. If we have found time and again that the very characteristics that are slowly dwindling are the same characteristics that are associated with happiness, what kind of future are we creating?
In his Ted talk, Nic Marks explains his idea for a new way to measure the productivity of countries around the world. He argues that a nation's success should not be measured solely by monetary means (which is often gauged by the productivity of stuff) but also by the well-being of its people. Marks presents an intriguing idea. Can we be happy without creating stuff? Can we live in balance with the world without losing too much of our way of life?
Please watch the Ted talk and create a response in which you analyze Marks' idea and state whether you agree or disagree with his argument.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Paper or Not
We are at a crossroads in the reading world. Down one path we see our beloved books with their colorful covers, crisp pages, and secure binding. Down the other path we see a sleek machine that lights up with words with the press of just one button. Which path to choose? The old route or the new route?
Many readers are struggling with this very decision. From an environmental standpoint going digital is the preferred path. When more books are distributed digitally, less environmental resources are used to create a tangible book. Paper usage decreases. Electric used to run factories printing and binding the books decreases. But, from an economic standpoint, there are many losers with increased digital book reading. Those running printing and binding factories will lose jobs. Bookstores will close. Librarians will not be in high demand. People who have worked in the book industry for their entire lives will find themselves obsolete.
Also, the education world is vacillating between continuing with paper books or moving on to the digital world. Since most students are used to reading tangible books that is what they prefer. Switching to the digital format is proving to be tough, especially for college students who have been educated for thirteen years using paper books (see article). But, regardless of what format one prefers, choices need to be made.
What type of reading material do you prefer? What are the possible impacts of utilizing more digital reading formats (other than what I already mentioned)? Should we stick to traditional reading methods or move ahead with the technology?
Many readers are struggling with this very decision. From an environmental standpoint going digital is the preferred path. When more books are distributed digitally, less environmental resources are used to create a tangible book. Paper usage decreases. Electric used to run factories printing and binding the books decreases. But, from an economic standpoint, there are many losers with increased digital book reading. Those running printing and binding factories will lose jobs. Bookstores will close. Librarians will not be in high demand. People who have worked in the book industry for their entire lives will find themselves obsolete.
Also, the education world is vacillating between continuing with paper books or moving on to the digital world. Since most students are used to reading tangible books that is what they prefer. Switching to the digital format is proving to be tough, especially for college students who have been educated for thirteen years using paper books (see article). But, regardless of what format one prefers, choices need to be made.
What type of reading material do you prefer? What are the possible impacts of utilizing more digital reading formats (other than what I already mentioned)? Should we stick to traditional reading methods or move ahead with the technology?
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Are Words Important?
First, I would like to take the opportunity to welcome all of my new readers. I hope that you enjoy this foray into online discussions through the blogging medium. It is becoming increasingly more important to learn how to engage with the world through online discussion forums. College professors are beginning to use online discussions to allow students to further engage in the sharing and information gathering process. It is my goal to use this blogging tool to help you begin to develop online discussion skills.
I thought it would be fitting to begin by talking about the importance of words. As a literate, and highly communicative society, we tend to take words and language for granted. But, just think for a minute how life would be without words. How would we communicate? Would life be a constant game of charades? Would we be unable to develop deep ties with our fellow man?
A wonderful show, Radiolab, engaged in similar questioning about the role of words. For this week I would like you to listen to the Radiolab show entitled "Words." You have to option to download it onto a media player (and listen at your leisure) or listen to it on the website. After you listen to the show - in its entirety - please create a blog posting that addresses the following questions as well as your own reflection/analysis of the podcast:
What portion of the show did you find to be most interesting?
How did the information on the show prompt you to reflect upon your own use of language?
What would the world be like without language?
What words could you not live without?
Radiolab - Words
I thought it would be fitting to begin by talking about the importance of words. As a literate, and highly communicative society, we tend to take words and language for granted. But, just think for a minute how life would be without words. How would we communicate? Would life be a constant game of charades? Would we be unable to develop deep ties with our fellow man?
A wonderful show, Radiolab, engaged in similar questioning about the role of words. For this week I would like you to listen to the Radiolab show entitled "Words." You have to option to download it onto a media player (and listen at your leisure) or listen to it on the website. After you listen to the show - in its entirety - please create a blog posting that addresses the following questions as well as your own reflection/analysis of the podcast:
What portion of the show did you find to be most interesting?
How did the information on the show prompt you to reflect upon your own use of language?
What would the world be like without language?
What words could you not live without?
Radiolab - Words
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
I have vacillated about what to write for my final blog post this semester. Do I leave you with some sage advice about future endeavors? Do I tell you how much I enjoyed the semester (and, I most certainly did)?
What to write?
I suppose first I must express my thanks for being bestowed the honor of educating (or trying to educate) all of you. And, I don't want anyone to be mistaken about this matter - I do consider what I do every day to be an honor. In fact, I don't understand how anyone, ANYONE, can look at my job in any other way. I get to wake up every morning and watch the future citizens of the world grow and evolve. I get to watch one thought, one bit of knowledge, change the course of someone's life. And, better yet, I get to spend day in and day out allowing these very same thoughts and bits of knowledge to change my life. Every day is unique. Thank You.
As for the advice...Well, I am certainly not an expert on life. But, I do know what has worked for me. I know that you have to pay attention to the world. There is so much beauty out there that should never be ignored. Confucius once said that "Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it." Take the time to see it. But don't forget about the ugliness - that is sometimes just as important as the beauty.
Find some sort of balance in your life. Again, I am not an expert on this matter. But, I am farther along than many others. I love my job and work hard at it, but it does not own me. When I leave work, I leave. I realize the importance of eating well and working out so I do both. But, when I want to have a piece of cake, I eat it, and I don't feel bad. These are simple examples of ways that I incorporate balance into my life but what is simple to some is extraordinary to others. Work hard, but play hard too.
And finally, become someone that you can be proud of. Don't go to college to be a lawyer or doctor because you want to make a ton of money. Don't cheat on a test so you can get a high grade. Don't follow the crowd to look better or because it is easier. Become a person that you can live with, or better yet, become the kind of person that you would like to live with.
I could go on but I won't. Instead, I implore you to check out one of my favorite pieces...
What to write?
I suppose first I must express my thanks for being bestowed the honor of educating (or trying to educate) all of you. And, I don't want anyone to be mistaken about this matter - I do consider what I do every day to be an honor. In fact, I don't understand how anyone, ANYONE, can look at my job in any other way. I get to wake up every morning and watch the future citizens of the world grow and evolve. I get to watch one thought, one bit of knowledge, change the course of someone's life. And, better yet, I get to spend day in and day out allowing these very same thoughts and bits of knowledge to change my life. Every day is unique. Thank You.
As for the advice...Well, I am certainly not an expert on life. But, I do know what has worked for me. I know that you have to pay attention to the world. There is so much beauty out there that should never be ignored. Confucius once said that "Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it." Take the time to see it. But don't forget about the ugliness - that is sometimes just as important as the beauty.
Find some sort of balance in your life. Again, I am not an expert on this matter. But, I am farther along than many others. I love my job and work hard at it, but it does not own me. When I leave work, I leave. I realize the importance of eating well and working out so I do both. But, when I want to have a piece of cake, I eat it, and I don't feel bad. These are simple examples of ways that I incorporate balance into my life but what is simple to some is extraordinary to others. Work hard, but play hard too.
And finally, become someone that you can be proud of. Don't go to college to be a lawyer or doctor because you want to make a ton of money. Don't cheat on a test so you can get a high grade. Don't follow the crowd to look better or because it is easier. Become a person that you can live with, or better yet, become the kind of person that you would like to live with.
I could go on but I won't. Instead, I implore you to check out one of my favorite pieces...
Sunday, January 2, 2011
I am not one for making New Year Resolutions. I feel that one should constantly try to better him or herself all year round. Goal setting should not be relegated to the beginning of the year.
I have been working on reaching many goals as of late. For example, I have been trying to wean my husband off of eating meat and poultry as much as he does. It is not that I think meat and poultry are all that bad - in fact, in moderation they can be quite good for you - but, I worry about the sustainability of healthy meat options. It is much easier to grow organic vegetables than it is to raise organic livestock.
Another goal that I have been working on is integrating more technology into my classes. Yes, I know, I already use a lot of technology. But, I feel that if I want my subject matter to be relevant to incoming students, I have to present the subject in their language. And, the reality is that technology is the language of the younger generations. So, I have been working on creating valuable ways to incorporate more technology into my curriculum. Using technology simply for the sake of saying I use computers in class is not my concern. I want to use technology to truly improve and enhance my educational practices.
A new goal - and when I say new I mean within the last week - that I have set is to read all of Pat Conroy's works. Although I have been familiar with Conroy's name for quite some time, I have never read one of his pieces until recently. Over break I read My Reading Life and found myself savoring the work, only reading short snippets every day so that I could keep engrossing myself in the words of this most insightful writer. As I read about Conroy's love affair with his favorite writers I found myself beginning a new love affair with Conroy himself. After I finished the piece I actually felt wronged that I had never read any other Conroy works. I plan to right that wrong as soon as possible.
I could continue to go on and on about what I want to accomplish. I have never been the type of person to sit back and watch life pass by without wanting to jump in. I always seem to have something going on, even if I don't consciously make plans to do so...
What do you want to accomplish?
I have been working on reaching many goals as of late. For example, I have been trying to wean my husband off of eating meat and poultry as much as he does. It is not that I think meat and poultry are all that bad - in fact, in moderation they can be quite good for you - but, I worry about the sustainability of healthy meat options. It is much easier to grow organic vegetables than it is to raise organic livestock.
Another goal that I have been working on is integrating more technology into my classes. Yes, I know, I already use a lot of technology. But, I feel that if I want my subject matter to be relevant to incoming students, I have to present the subject in their language. And, the reality is that technology is the language of the younger generations. So, I have been working on creating valuable ways to incorporate more technology into my curriculum. Using technology simply for the sake of saying I use computers in class is not my concern. I want to use technology to truly improve and enhance my educational practices.
A new goal - and when I say new I mean within the last week - that I have set is to read all of Pat Conroy's works. Although I have been familiar with Conroy's name for quite some time, I have never read one of his pieces until recently. Over break I read My Reading Life and found myself savoring the work, only reading short snippets every day so that I could keep engrossing myself in the words of this most insightful writer. As I read about Conroy's love affair with his favorite writers I found myself beginning a new love affair with Conroy himself. After I finished the piece I actually felt wronged that I had never read any other Conroy works. I plan to right that wrong as soon as possible.
I could continue to go on and on about what I want to accomplish. I have never been the type of person to sit back and watch life pass by without wanting to jump in. I always seem to have something going on, even if I don't consciously make plans to do so...
What do you want to accomplish?
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