Technology changing the classroom of the 21st century

WOW!!! Fulbright is an amazing fellowship program.  I had an amazing time in Brazil definitely the most rewarding experience in my life to date.  I got to visit almost all of Brazil, and Argentina via Fulbright seminar.  I learned vast amounts of information regarding environmental issues, alternative fuel, auto industry, Brazil and its government, and lastly a lot about my self.  Here are some highlights from my in depth research. Let me know if you would like to see more.

Brazil As World Model

(Brasil esta o modelo do mundo)

Theme: Brazil has become the world’s leader and innovator of alternative fuel uses. They have successfully integrated the use of ethanol, alcohol, and flex fuels into their everyday life. The automobile industry had no choice but to recognize the need for alternative fuel vehicles due to the large overall population and larger lower income population in Brazil.

Brazil has been in the forefront of the alternative fuel integration industry mainly because of economic conditions and environmental concerns. With the rising high costs of gasoline importation, Brazil has been proactive in seeking other means of energy. Brazil may serve as an example for the United States on how to integrate alternative fuels. Fuel integration can help strengthen the U.S. gain independence from the Middle East’s gas and oil supplies, while simultaneously protecting the environment for future generations. With the war in Iraq, struggling financial economy, environmental issues (green house effect), and population longevity, the study of consumer markets in Brazil and strategies that Brazil has already initiated may provide direction for the American auto industry.

Final Comments

Alternative fuel and vehicles that run on environmentally friendly fuel sources is so important to the world that many companies are investing huge dollars to provide a resolution to countries’ addictions to oil.

Brazil has become the world’s leader and innovator of alternative fuel uses. They have successfully integrated the use of ethanol, alcohol, and flex fuels into their everyday life. The automobile industry had no choice but to recognize the need for alternative fuel vehicles due to the large population of people and the potential sales opportunities in Brazil. The major reasons why Brazil is considered a principal player in the alternative fuel integration industry are economic conditions and environmental concerns. The U.S. is now starting to recognize what Brazil is doing and how it is working in that country. With the rising high costs of gasoline importation, Brazil has been proactive in seeking other means of energy. This has caused them to become an example for the United States on how to integrate alternative fuels so that the U.S. economy can be strengthened while simultaneously being aggressive in protecting the environment for future generations. With the war in Iraq, a struggling financial economy, environmental issues (green house effect), and population longevity, it behooves the United States to intensely research and incorporate many of the strategies that Brazil has already initiated.

The reality is that we have one world with many cultures, customs, and ideas. No one nation has all the answers to the world’s problems nor is one nation responsible for these issues. However, working together toward mutually beneficial goals can greatly enhance our chances of finding answers that we all so desperately need. It has been written “No Man is an Island” this is true for nations as well. It is only through mutual collaboration and the sharing of advances and research that we can protect that which we have and ensure that what we pass on to future generations makes us proud and those that follow us better equipped for the challenges and rewards that have yet to be discovered.

ilearning

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Hello world wide web and TS 654 class at Pace University. Ok so this is my first blog entery and the topic of discussion is iLearning. So what better way to discuss this topic then by using a podcast.

I recently subscribed to Ed Tech Trek transforming teaching through technology blog and read an interesting posting regarding the use of iPods as technological tools for teaching.

This particular blog, by Caroline Obannon, the “Curriculum Integration Specialist” for Barrow County Schools in Georgia, discussed how they are testing the use of Ipods in their classes. They have limited funds, which are the case in most districts, so what they decided to do was purchase several Ipods for a 5^th grade test group. They chose English Language Learners as the pilot group. They are using them for math concepts and vocabulary acquisition. The students are able to take the Ipods home with an assignment to assess learning.

I am interested along with some of my classmates in how effective is iPods and iLearning as a teaching tool..

The issue I was concerned about was given that the economy is in such bad shape and districts do not have extra money to invest in technology – what is a cost-effective and up to date way to keep students motivated, current, and interested.

I find the use of various forms of technology crucial for students of the 21st century. What better way to motivate students to do work then by using one of their most common accessories the iPod. I found this really great article in the New York Times about the use of Ipods. The link is posted below. The article basically discussed the various uses that different schools and universities are utilizing iPods for in various subjects. The most common being language learners. The use of podcast and portable affordable technological devices is definitely something districts should pursue

I find the capabilities of portable devices now a day’s becoming endless and cheaper.

I look forwarded to reading more

Anthony

http://edtechtrek.blogspot.com/2009/01/ipod-therefore-ilearn-how-were-piloting.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/09/education/09ipod.html

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