Sunday, October 24, 2010

Additional Assignment 2

children using a hole in the wall computer



1. What do you think? If learners are motivated, can they teach themselves?
I think that this video proves that if anyone wants to learn they can. In this video it says if there is an interest then education happens and I think that this is a very true statement.
2. If those motivated learners are kids, can they teach themselves?
Yes, in the video there were multiple examples of kids teaching themselves all sorts of information without any help.
3. What conditions are necessary for kids to teach themselves? For anyone to teach him or herself?
The only thing that is necessary for anyone to teach themselves is interest and a computer
4. What role do computers and internet access play in the process?
The computers played a very important role in the learning of these children because that is where they received all of the information but it was neat to see this happen because none of the children had ever seen a computer before but they played with it and figured out how to use it
5. What role does motivation, a desire to learn?
Motivation played a key role in this video because it was the children's desire to learn how to use the computer that sparked it all. If they had not wanted to learn how to use the computer that had been placed in their town then they would not have learned anything from this experiment.
6. What roles do a problem, a question or multiple problems or questions play in the process?
The questions were given to the children in English, which none of them new how to speak. The children used the computer to translate the question to their native language and then they were able to explore and learn all about the specific question. The question gave them a starting point and then from there the possibilities were endless!
7. How do you motivate someone to learn?
I first try to get them interested and excited about a certain subject and then go from there
8. How are you motivated to learn?
I am motivated to learn when there is a certain something that I am curious about or confused about
9. Can anyone who is not motivated to learn learn?
I do not think that a non motivated person can learn because they do not have that desire and interest so therefore they probably will not be able to retain the information that it taught to them
10. Do you teach yourself? When? Why?
Yes, all the time, it is almost a way of survival I feel like
11. What role does a teacher (either answer generally or use a specific example) play in your learning?
I think that a great example of a teacher that has sparked my interest to learn is Dr. Strange. I would have never explored and used technology in this way if he had not given me a starting point and specific things to take a look at but it is great and I have really enjoyed broadening my horizons when it comes to technology.
12. What is the most important idea,question or emotional response you take away with you as a result of watching this video?
It is really amazing to watch these children learn so much on their own and it is sad that everyone does not have the opportunity to learn. In so many cities across the world the desire and interest is there but the resources are not. Also, it upsets me to see this and then know how much we take it for granted.
13. What other questions or issues are raised by this video that should be considered and discussed by aspiring teachers?
I think that a main issue that should be discussed by teachers is the question "Would you go into one of these places that is a very undesirable teaching spot and teach if there was an interest and desire by the students? It is a tough question to answer I think.

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