I'm currently enrolled in Content Area Reading at the University of Mount Union. I figured since I already had this blog that I would continue any assignments or add any extra tips on here I have or gain from this class.
My first assignment was to read Ohio Core and respond to it.
So here we go:
How I'm learning and how my parents were taught are TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THINGS! The standards were different, technology was practically non existing and they were basically pumped out of school on an assembly line. Today, every things changed. If you don't have a computer, be prepared to make the public library your second home or fail. Kids have cell phones, laptops, kindles, and Ipads. Ok, so you already know all this, but what you may not know is how the requirements are changing. Starting with the class of 2014, every student will be required to take 20 credits, units, or classes (whichever you prefer to call them) before they can grab that diploma. Students are now be required to think differently and at a higher level along with solving real life problems.
Honestly, I couldn't agree more with these changes. My generation knows everything's always changing. And if it's not, than why isn't it?! With the strides in technology will come great strides in education. It's only a matter of time.