Special Education in Tomorrow's Learning World

After several computer glitches and hiccups it appears that I've finally found my way back online, so it's late, but here it is...

Video reflections

This is a really cool program, and it is certainly an idea that has been gaining a lot more traction and notice lately. It seems that more and more of the parents and teachers are getting frustrated with the status-quo. The constant standardized testing, the growing need for qualified teachers (especially as those qualified are leaving the profession in overwhelming numbers). The idea of keeping kids moving, interacting and learning while doing holds a great deal of appeal for many. Unfortunately, this program is designed for a smaller country. A great deal of the problems that the USA struggles with can be almost always directly tied to the sheer number of educational departments that get to give regulations to educators. 

This might be one of the most interesting systems I have seen a school in the US. The idea of incorporating all of the different learning styles, and then teaming up with NASA is just so fantastic. As an elementary science teacher I see all the time how over time the students get frustrated with changing styles of learning. Those students that learn through reading get frustrated at those that need to listen or the hands on. They don't understand why the other students don't get it. My students that need to do  or tough can't fathom how anyone can understand simply by reading it. So the idea of having a classroom where the students are able to pick their learning style is simply awesome. I would love the freedom of working in an environment where all my students can thrive and learn and grown. 

I found this video last year, and I have to say that of all of the educational videos I've watched this is probably my favorite. Mostly, because it reminds me of the simplicity and importance of communication. Just taking a moment out of your day to communicate with another person one on one can do to them and you so much. It obviously is fantastic for the student, but it also helps the teacher as a teacher, and a person. To see the difference that you make, and to see the growth of your students is the reminder that we as educators need especially on those bad days. 

There was a 3rd video that was listed, but I found it not nearly as interesting as the others that were shared, and most certainly less interesting than the Floridian teacher.