At the beginning of this semester, the infusion of technology in the classrooms seemed to be a very slow process. This can be partially attributed to ignorance to the realm of education, but it seems that more and more schools are taking up these essential practices.
Two things really struck me while I was watching these videos. The first is how the teachers focus wasn’t on how to interact with the technology, the students seemed to already know that, but how the educators where bringing in pertinent media literacy content while filming. The minds of the students were already open because they enjoyed the task they were performing, so they were more receptive to this information.
The second was how the US State Department appointed Toni Blackman as their ambassador to the Hip Hop culture. Though I am not a fan of the music, I find that amazing. The power of a particular genre, regardless of the artistic medium, to necessitate the creation of a governmental liaison…impressive. It speaks deeply of the voice that must be heard. I did some snopping around but could not find anything about how the position was created. Could someone help me out?
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About Me
- Jo Tutko
- I am a non-tradidtional student who was out of academic circles for seven long years. During that time I lived in Indianapolis where I ran a deli in a chain super market called Marsh. Though the work paid well, it wasn't enough to suport me as well as pay tution. So I moved back to home, to take advantage of the state's educational system. By emersing myself in it for as long as possible, which is one of the reason why I want to be a teacher. Currently I live outside of Binghamton and commute three days a week while working. Personality wise, I am considered, laid back, open minded, goofy, and motivated.
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