Edited by author 01-28-2003 02:23 AM
    The learning enviorment present in this video was very realistic I thought! I felt that this video really showed how children do not always think like teachers do. Like they are not always on the same wavelength as what they are supposed to be. It takes a lot of effort to just explain things to children as simple as a class activity. It was nice to see the teacher really putting in effort to explain to this kid who wanted to use the wasp that he couldn't. He explained an alternative instead of just saying you do not get the points. I have such a horrible memory when it comes to my past, but from what i remember, my teachers were are very good about indivdually helping me with things. I have always been lucky enough to go to very good public schools and I always remember being able to ask questions and get answers. But I the technology today wasn't avalibable when I was growing up so I don't remember getting to do a lot of projects with the computer. So I think its neat that children get the oppurtunity now so they can be prepared for their futures better. In high school I do remember using a lot more technology in the classrooms so its neat to think that children are doing it at a younger age.
    I picture my ideal teaching environment would be one where I could have a lot of personal time with the child. I would want to make sure that everyone understood what was going on and that I alwyas had the time to explain to the child what was going on if they were confused. I would want to incorpate technology into the classroom but as a more fun and not necessary activity, so that the children are not afraid of the computer. I basically want a smaller class so I can make sure I always have time to help children fully understand everything.