I can honestly say that I'm not sure what "what are your expectations for this class" means. It seems that every semester the question gets asked and I write something down that sounds good, something that I know the teacher wants to hear. I usually just look at the objectives on the syllabus and that's the answer. I don't think I have expectations and I don't mind. I am coming in with an open mind, and willing to absorb anything that is thrown at me. I don't want to set out what I think should be the predetermined objectives that I wish to gain knowledge in this semester. I don't really know what to expect from this class. But if the first two classes are any indicator to what is in store for the rest of the semester, I am satisfied. I like being engaged in group discussion (although group activities/projects is the bane of my existence) and incorporating creativity into the classroom environment. I am working toward my Bachelor of Fine Arts and try take every opportunity to do something creative with assigned projects. I guess if I had to name an expectation, it would be to become a better educator. I want to be challenged, intrigued and educated.
I'm not sure what I want to learn because I don't think I know enough about what is 'out there'. It's been over 7 years since I was in a high school classroom setting; before YouTube, smart phones, text messaging, Facebook, MP3 players and DVR's. So I guess I need to learn what is happening in the classroom today; what kind of technology is being used and what kind of technology kids are expected to know how to use.
I agree about being unfamiliar with social media applications in a high school setting. Social media really took off as we were ending high school and entering college. This timing makes our specific class out of touch with the next wave of applicable technological tools in the classroom.
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ReplyDeleteDear Winnie,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your post and found it quite interesting. My question is: What are you going to do with you Fine Arts degree? Are you planning to teach Art? What about the decrease in art and other creative classes due to budget issues? How can you implement technology in your classroom?
I agree it is very different when you have time between high school and a university. I am learning so much in this class and my expectations are the same as yours: to learn as much as possible that you can apply in your professional, academic, and personal life. I think " If anything can go well - it will!" so i hope you have a wonderful semester.