I can see that she feels that internet can enable intimacy. I feel that this can be absolutely true.My uncle was in Iraq, and his family was able to skype him fairly often. This enabled their family to stay close or intimate. On the other hand, I often feel that things like Facebook does the exact opposite. I think that people become detached from reality. There is much less face to face conversations. In class I remember somebody saying that texting and things like that gives them courage. I would much rather them earn the courage than have a device give it to them. In the future, that will not always be the case, that they have a device to give them the courage. At that point, technology has been much more harming than it has done good. I thought it was very interesting how she was against institutions controlling the use of phones and computers for private use. She felt that by doing this, they were trying to control who has the opportunity to use the benefits of technology which seems very anti-American: giving different classes of people better opportunities. While it makes sense that institutions would control the use of technology for private use, I think she is saying that it should be equal for all people. For example, if teachers can use their phones every once in a while, maybe students should too. If managers can call home from their office while those that work for him or her are not allowed cell phones in which they could do the same, where is the equality that our forefathers fought for, that so many people fight for still. It seems to me a little inconsistent.
She used note cards which at first bugged me, but she rarely used them which I thought was good. She used them only to make sure she was hitting the right points. She didn't seem excited about what she was talking about, which showed in the end when people weren't exactly sure if she had finished. I feel that she was perhaps a little nervous which masked her feeling for the subject. Overall though I thought she was good. She had a series of pictures of people she told stories about. This i think helped the audience to connect with those people and her presentation a little more.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
David Blaine TED Talk
In this TED talk, David Blaine talked about how he held his breathe for 17 minutes. He practiced, tried, failed, and tried again. He was able to bear incredible amounts of pain. To me this is an example of the ability of humans to surpass the supposed limits. This was a lot like the four minute mile barrier. He was able to push his body to the limits and succeed in his goals. To me this shows that anything is possible. We as a society but barriers up that are not real. Just as the kid thought it was not real, after those barriers are broken we question instead of accept. This shows the inherent pride of humanity. We would rather distrust others than be proven wrong.
This could apply to education in that society creates norms or barriers in which we are not suppose to cross. These are not real and are not good. If we learn to accept instead of question i feel that education would be much more successful.
David Blaine was a fairly boring presenter. The only thing that kept me interested in this talk was the story. This is good, but the presentation did capture the audience. A great presentation has both. Overall it was good, but he needed to be less monotone especially over a twenty minute time period. Audiences get bored and it is the job of the presenter to keep them captivated.
This could apply to education in that society creates norms or barriers in which we are not suppose to cross. These are not real and are not good. If we learn to accept instead of question i feel that education would be much more successful.
David Blaine was a fairly boring presenter. The only thing that kept me interested in this talk was the story. This is good, but the presentation did capture the audience. A great presentation has both. Overall it was good, but he needed to be less monotone especially over a twenty minute time period. Audiences get bored and it is the job of the presenter to keep them captivated.
Dave Eggers TED Talk
I feel that Eggers is putting things together. This is what Daniel Pink is encouraging, being able to put things together that most other people wouldn't. He put students who need help in their education together with writers who could spend extra time with the students. These helped to create a better neighborhood while helping the students learn and the writers would sometimes get ideas from the students as well. In the end as well, the store started to make a lot of money. People were in the store which inheretly created more interest in the items. He used the phrase "cross polination." All of the groups benefited. I feel that he is taking for granted that people would want to use their time to help students though. Although it is a great ideal to "ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country," I feel that there is still a population that doesn't want to serve others. They look more for the benefits for themselves. I think this would be one of the problems with his idea. I love how the stores are fun. School can often be boring so they add an eliment of fun. This would help me focus and work hard without as much bordom. I could also tell that he loved what he did. He was nervous but overcame that and even made fun of himself. He was excited about what was happening. This gave the audience a glimpse of what was happening and some excitement about it.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Arthur Benjamin's TED Talk
Benjamin's idea was that our school system has calculas at the top of the math pyramid while probability and statistics should in reality be at the top. Since very few people use calculus in their profession, and the average person uses probability and statistics or could used these in every day life, putting probability and statistics as a more desireable class would help it's students more in the future. Proability is used in gambling, buying products, and investing. If our general populas could master this, people could be more well off and have an increased life style. This change would take effect very easily. At Arapahoe, students must aply to enter into AP Probability and Statistics while those who don't get accepted into this must take Calculas. If this were to switch, then more of the students would learn and master this math form. This would be easily switched and be more effective for the education system and the country.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Clay Shirky TED Talk
1. What are your take-aways from this video?
I think that I must start to celebrate not reward good things. As Shirky said, what will make the difference is what we celebrate. We must celebrate people who attempt to create civic value. I think that this is similar to what Daniel Pink says. He says that if people are rewarded, they tend to lessen their effectiveness. He says that humans learn to learn, because it is a challenge. I think that humans have a desire to learn and also to be accepted or to be praised. This combines into what Shirky is saying. People want to be praised so they do what we celebrate. I think in parenthood and society reward and celebrate are often used interchangably. I think this should not happen. Reward is if the person gains from the experience while celebrating only makes the person "feel good inside." This only makes sense to humans because we have experienced this. It is not logical,but it is real none the less. Because rewards can lessen effectiveness we as a society must move to celebrating good and not rewarding it.
2. What are the speaker's effective speaking techniques?
He changes his speed of speaking to emphasize. He slows down when he really wants the audience to hear and understand what he is saying. He then proceeds to speed up when things that he is saying are not as important.
3. What is his/her presentation style?
He uses examples that almost everybody has seen or done. He also uses a graph that shows an obvious image of what happened. This makes the audience see and hear what he is trying to get across which solidates (I'm not sure if that is a word) what they are learning.
4. What matters from this video? How does it connect to you personally? To education? To the world?
A lot of my friends question why I follow the standards that go along with my religion. I feel that I do it because I know it is right. I stand to gain nothing in this life from following these standards. In fact, some would say I am losing some "happiness" by following my standards. I, and many others still follow them. This is because it is celebrated in our little society. Perhaps it is just because we will be rewarded in the life to come, but I think the natural desires that comes along with being human would not allow this to be the only reason. There is something that drives us to follow these standards. This is what society celebrates. Some people look up to those who have strong values. We must desire acceptance and praise enough to follow these standards. This validates exactly what Pink and Shirky are saying.
I think that I must start to celebrate not reward good things. As Shirky said, what will make the difference is what we celebrate. We must celebrate people who attempt to create civic value. I think that this is similar to what Daniel Pink says. He says that if people are rewarded, they tend to lessen their effectiveness. He says that humans learn to learn, because it is a challenge. I think that humans have a desire to learn and also to be accepted or to be praised. This combines into what Shirky is saying. People want to be praised so they do what we celebrate. I think in parenthood and society reward and celebrate are often used interchangably. I think this should not happen. Reward is if the person gains from the experience while celebrating only makes the person "feel good inside." This only makes sense to humans because we have experienced this. It is not logical,but it is real none the less. Because rewards can lessen effectiveness we as a society must move to celebrating good and not rewarding it.
2. What are the speaker's effective speaking techniques?
He changes his speed of speaking to emphasize. He slows down when he really wants the audience to hear and understand what he is saying. He then proceeds to speed up when things that he is saying are not as important.
3. What is his/her presentation style?
He uses examples that almost everybody has seen or done. He also uses a graph that shows an obvious image of what happened. This makes the audience see and hear what he is trying to get across which solidates (I'm not sure if that is a word) what they are learning.
4. What matters from this video? How does it connect to you personally? To education? To the world?
A lot of my friends question why I follow the standards that go along with my religion. I feel that I do it because I know it is right. I stand to gain nothing in this life from following these standards. In fact, some would say I am losing some "happiness" by following my standards. I, and many others still follow them. This is because it is celebrated in our little society. Perhaps it is just because we will be rewarded in the life to come, but I think the natural desires that comes along with being human would not allow this to be the only reason. There is something that drives us to follow these standards. This is what society celebrates. Some people look up to those who have strong values. We must desire acceptance and praise enough to follow these standards. This validates exactly what Pink and Shirky are saying.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Left-Brained Right Brained
The test shows that I am slightly more left brained than right brained. I would tend to agree with this because although I do very well in math which is almost completely left brained, I enjoy the arts. I feel like my brain is fairly well balanced. I do well in all of my classes and with many different teaching styles. I just understand math, but I love music. I enjoy writing but also logical puzzles. I feel that because my family is split down the middle, I was raised useing both my brains. At this moment, math is my most challenging class which I think is working my left brain more so far this year. Overall I agree. I am logical and left brained but i can use my right.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Daniel Pink TED Talk
1. What are your take-aways from this video?
I feel that for me it is now important to figure out what does motivated me. If I know what motivates me, then I can learn better, preform better, and be more content with my life. I think that as school and work uses this to their advantage, people will become happier and do more with their life.
2. What are the speaker's effective speaking techniques?
He changes the volume of his speech in order to emphasize specific parts. He also used images and his hands in order to create imagery for the audience. He also makes it feel as though he is making a case and that the audience is the jury. This puts the audience in a position of having to be convinced. He then uses facts and science in order to convince the audience. Since their mind is open to being convinced they tend to agree with what he says.
3. What is his/her presentation style?
He is very fact based. He, like in his book, tries to convince the left brained thinkers of his point. He uses science, numbers, facts, and experiments. This if very logic based not emotionally based. This appeals to logical people. This then convinces the logical people of an illogical idea.
4. What matters from this video? How does it connect to you personally? To education? To the world?
People, business, and schools need to apply this into their philosophies. I don't think that we can truly understand ourselves if we cannot determine what motivates us. Some people assumed we had similar motivations as animals (sex, food, rewards) but others assumed that humans are naturally good but we corrupt each other and ourselves. I feel that this is a balance between these two philosophies. We do have some natural motivations but there is something different in humans that gives us the desire to learn and be challenged. If we understand this, we could have more successful schooling, better businesses, and happier people.
I feel that for me it is now important to figure out what does motivated me. If I know what motivates me, then I can learn better, preform better, and be more content with my life. I think that as school and work uses this to their advantage, people will become happier and do more with their life.
2. What are the speaker's effective speaking techniques?
He changes the volume of his speech in order to emphasize specific parts. He also used images and his hands in order to create imagery for the audience. He also makes it feel as though he is making a case and that the audience is the jury. This puts the audience in a position of having to be convinced. He then uses facts and science in order to convince the audience. Since their mind is open to being convinced they tend to agree with what he says.
3. What is his/her presentation style?
He is very fact based. He, like in his book, tries to convince the left brained thinkers of his point. He uses science, numbers, facts, and experiments. This if very logic based not emotionally based. This appeals to logical people. This then convinces the logical people of an illogical idea.
4. What matters from this video? How does it connect to you personally? To education? To the world?
People, business, and schools need to apply this into their philosophies. I don't think that we can truly understand ourselves if we cannot determine what motivates us. Some people assumed we had similar motivations as animals (sex, food, rewards) but others assumed that humans are naturally good but we corrupt each other and ourselves. I feel that this is a balance between these two philosophies. We do have some natural motivations but there is something different in humans that gives us the desire to learn and be challenged. If we understand this, we could have more successful schooling, better businesses, and happier people.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Joshua Klein TED Talk
1. What are your take-aways from this video?
I think that understanding how smart other animals are really shows how ignorant humans are for being so intelligent. We know about DNA, we can go to space, but most the population treats very intelligent animals as scum. I think the speaker has a great point in saying that we can have a mutually beneficial relationship with animals such as crows. I think this principle of understanding also can be used in relationships with other humans. We are all different, but if we understand each other we can benefit from the relationship.
2. What are the speaker's effective speaking techniques?
He is very relaxed. He laughs at some of his own jokes, and sometimes goes on a little bit of a tangent. I think that this shows he knows a lot about the subject and that he does get excited about it. This knowledge and excitement can then be passed to the audience listening, again creating trust for the audience.
3. What is his/her presentation style?
Throughout this video, he shows videos and pictures that I think illustrate his point better than he could have ever spoken. I think that in many circumstances a picture is worth a thousand words, and a video is worth a thousand pictures. It gives people more than one sense to rely on. From just auditory, to auditory and visual which helps two of the three main learning types.
4. What matters from this video? How does it connect to you personally? To education? To the world?
This video in my opinion does not have much meaning to the world. It is interesting to find out about crows and their brain and how intelligent they are, but as of yet we have not been able to use crows to change much. They could perhaps in the future help with search and rescue or collecting change. I don't think they could effect education or me very much either. As I stated before, I think that it shows the idea that we must first understand animals, other humans, or situations before reacting to them.
I think that understanding how smart other animals are really shows how ignorant humans are for being so intelligent. We know about DNA, we can go to space, but most the population treats very intelligent animals as scum. I think the speaker has a great point in saying that we can have a mutually beneficial relationship with animals such as crows. I think this principle of understanding also can be used in relationships with other humans. We are all different, but if we understand each other we can benefit from the relationship.
2. What are the speaker's effective speaking techniques?
He is very relaxed. He laughs at some of his own jokes, and sometimes goes on a little bit of a tangent. I think that this shows he knows a lot about the subject and that he does get excited about it. This knowledge and excitement can then be passed to the audience listening, again creating trust for the audience.
3. What is his/her presentation style?
Throughout this video, he shows videos and pictures that I think illustrate his point better than he could have ever spoken. I think that in many circumstances a picture is worth a thousand words, and a video is worth a thousand pictures. It gives people more than one sense to rely on. From just auditory, to auditory and visual which helps two of the three main learning types.
4. What matters from this video? How does it connect to you personally? To education? To the world?
This video in my opinion does not have much meaning to the world. It is interesting to find out about crows and their brain and how intelligent they are, but as of yet we have not been able to use crows to change much. They could perhaps in the future help with search and rescue or collecting change. I don't think they could effect education or me very much either. As I stated before, I think that it shows the idea that we must first understand animals, other humans, or situations before reacting to them.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Ted Talk Sir Ken Robinson
1. What are your take-aways from this video?
I think one thing that I need to work on is deciding how I learn and how I can show my creativity and then use those styles to better my learning. I think this would help me to learn more and perhaps perform better as well.
2. What are the speaker's effective speaking techniques?
One thing that he does while talking is telling jokes. I think that this helps the audience to be interested in the talk while bringing stories and jokes that relate to the topic. He keeps the audience's attention and talks to them about what he believes in. I think it is a great way to show the audience that he is a human and that they can trust him.
3. What is his/her presentation style?
He only uses his voice. He rarely moves his hand and stays in the same space, so he makes his voice interesting. He tells jokes, uses stories, and uses different tones to show what he wants to be serious and emphasized.
4. What matters from this video? How does it connect to you personally? To education? To the world?
I think that it really shows some serious flaws in our education system's throughout the world. I think that what matters is that every person has creativity and learns differently. Schools should accommodate this, but because of our traditional education system, and our conception of what "intelligent" is, we do not. Instead of conforming to the students needs, we try to mold to students to fit the education systems needs. I relate to this a lot. To be honest I do not enjoy school very much. I do well though, because I do what the teachers want. I don't feel this is what school should should be. School should teach learning not facts.
I think one thing that I need to work on is deciding how I learn and how I can show my creativity and then use those styles to better my learning. I think this would help me to learn more and perhaps perform better as well.
2. What are the speaker's effective speaking techniques?
One thing that he does while talking is telling jokes. I think that this helps the audience to be interested in the talk while bringing stories and jokes that relate to the topic. He keeps the audience's attention and talks to them about what he believes in. I think it is a great way to show the audience that he is a human and that they can trust him.
3. What is his/her presentation style?
He only uses his voice. He rarely moves his hand and stays in the same space, so he makes his voice interesting. He tells jokes, uses stories, and uses different tones to show what he wants to be serious and emphasized.
4. What matters from this video? How does it connect to you personally? To education? To the world?
I think that it really shows some serious flaws in our education system's throughout the world. I think that what matters is that every person has creativity and learns differently. Schools should accommodate this, but because of our traditional education system, and our conception of what "intelligent" is, we do not. Instead of conforming to the students needs, we try to mold to students to fit the education systems needs. I relate to this a lot. To be honest I do not enjoy school very much. I do well though, because I do what the teachers want. I don't feel this is what school should should be. School should teach learning not facts.
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