Blog Post #10

Bring on the Revolution-Sir Ken Robinson
Sir Ken Robinson states that our education system is in need of a revolution. A revolution will require innovation. If we continue to build on a broken system it will cause a downward spiral in the education system. Adding technology in the classroom can be a step in the right direction. One great point Mr. Robinson make is that we learn things according to our generation. The students we are teaching today live in a world of high tech devices. Technology can change our education system and reach students in a way that the past methods can no longer do. The difficulty with this new step is the lack of cooperation. This will require work, change and doing things you would not normally do. Teachers that have been teaching for many years will have to change what they know about the classroom and be willing to learn something new. When everyone is onboard, then the revolution can begin. Even though school is primarily about educating and preparing the students for college. My parents have instilled in me the importance of education and how vital it is to be able to get a successful job. After watching this video it made me realize that not everyone will attend college. We still need citizens to fill other positions in the community. Although I believe education is important it is just as important to enjoy your future career. When you do something that you love it becomes who you are.

"We have built our education system on the model of fast food." Sir Ken Robinson
I have never thought about that but this statement is entirely true. Every student must start and end at the same point in the same way and at the same time. Mr. Robinson explains that it is a standardized system in which there is only one way to the ending point. When it comes to learning students do not learn or comprehend the same way. I agree with Mr. Robinson, there should be a customized learning plan for students. Some students can excel in certain areas and others do not. Students should be taught with their passions in mind. We as teachers can help the students learn through what they love. I agree that we should make a movement to allow our students to thrive.