Sugata Mitra's video titled The Child-Driven Education is astonishing to watch! When I began the video I did not imagine what all his work would consist of. In the beginning he spoke about the computers placed in New Delhi and the impact they had on the children there. It was awesome to see how children taught themselves how to use an unknown device and how they learned so much in a language other than their own.
The granny project was also very interesting. I love the fact that he used these women to teach children via video in a totally different part of the world. In the video of the children singing the gingerbread man they really seemed excited to be participating and learning from the mentor.
The SOLEs program is something that I believe really is beneficial to the children as well as the group work. I understand that group work won't always be possible, but I think it is important in the classroom to have group work because it helps the students discover learning on their own as well as interact with one another to share ideas and thoughts.
The video was definitely an eye opener on the importance and impact technology has on education. While a teacher's role is extremely important, technology can be an important aid to learning as well.
What are your thoughts about the video? Has the important and role of technology in education changed?
Katie
Work cited:
Mitra, S. (2010, September). Child Driven
Education. Retrieved from Technology Entertainment Design:
http://www.ted.com/talks/sugata_mitra_the_child_driven_education.html
Technology is a vital role in helping aid learning. In the video, several different styles of learning could be used, such as auditory and visual learning, plus the kinesthetic use of the computer suits that learning style as well!:)
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