C4T Summary

C4T #1: I enjoyed reading the blog of David Wee. In his blog post, he discussed how a new invention called the PARCC which is computer based, that is set up to make math test a lot easier and less stressful for students. Even though computers are a big distraction when taking a test, this new invention will eliminate these issues as much as possible. This assessment will still require a math teacher present in the classroom. The majority of the questions on the test are multiple choice questions and some created where you type in the answer. This is a new program that Dan Meyer and his company have put together and they are still trying to add and fix things to make it better. The purpose of this program is to develop a new function that is better than just basic standardized test.

My comment: My name is Sydney Potter. I am a student at the University of South Alabama and I am an elementary education major. I am currently taking the EDM 310 class and I am required to comment on your blog post. As I was reading over your post, this new program seems very unique program that will develop many new ways to get students engaged in the lesson and help them want to learn everyday. Trying new things is always a good idea because kids learn so many ways and you never know what may really help a student succeed.

C4T #2: In this blog post, there was an old video taped of a scientist who was explaining an invention that had been created. Under the video, Mr. Wee's stated no matter how many times you rewind it you still will not understand what is going on in the video. I think the point he is trying to make here is that it is good to expand your vocabulary skills so that you will be knowledgable to a lot more and understand the concept of things. Also, I feel like he is stating how science is a subject that should not be just lectured but have experiments and activities that go along with it so the students can get hands on to understand it better.

My comment: I feel like this was a good example to post in your blog. Many people think it is only one way to teach something for others to understand it. This clearly shows that this video is a bit hard for some to understand. Lecturing is not always a big help to some people. People learn many different ways whether it's hands on, listening to an audio, visual, or just plain lecturing.