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Our experience was highly unique....We had an awesome time making our film, our team effort reflects the quality of the film. I definitely want to continue working with media and apply it to my classroom.  The amazing thing is that we have the opportunity to configure our ideas visually with so much ease.  I can only imagine as technology marches forward students will be more fluent in the abilities of our computers. This project in my opinion should be introduced early in the semester allowing for students to really perfect their art representation.  The assignment was fulfilling in the fact that we may actually change someone for the better.  In just the one statement I place a high value on this learning experience.  Therefore, I thank our teacher for including this lesson in our curriculum.  Now, we have the opportunity to create a lesson plan that incorporates what worked and redevelop the slight issues we came across.  Our students will benefit from this lesson simply for a few facts.  First, this is another medium in which a student can express themselves or subject matter in a public format.  The outcome of this is to show the student they have the power to reach out easily and affect others.  Secondly, great ideas come and go, but because of this format they can go from thought to a posted video so quickly and with some ease.
To incorporate video in my classroom, I would pick a subject that is current, so current in fact that there would be no closure to it during the time their videos are being made.  Such as, when the oil spill happened or when coal miners were being dug out.  My requirements would ensure that the pupil can engineer a film in a manner that truly represents their thoughts.
In conclusion, I would present my lesson eraly in the semester.  Secondly, the subject would have to be relevant and not have a finality to it.  Lastly, the students must have a 360 point of view on the subject and truly represent their thoughts.

Chapter 7 review

Chapter 7
This happened to be a more interesting chapter for me, the author admits that so far data is of the qualitative state, this means data may not be completely accurate.  I found it comical that the first studies were done in the state of Wisconsin in 2004.  For some reason I can not see the cheese state representing the nation especially in 2004.  Another comical point a study found that low grade point averages are congruent with the time spent playing video games, wow breaking news.  Out of the survey one interesting finding was that students are not educated in specialized applications.  This is interesting because the survey sounds like all students are taking liberal arts degrees.  I did find one contradiction, the reading mentions that students are not developed writers, then goes on to say that schools should approach technology like they approach writing.  I can only shake my head.  Then when I read that, young men overate there skills in technology applications I questioned the author, was he ever a young man?    Some survey findings I discounted like a students GPA not a factor in class choice, I am thinking to myself that is because students generally have a curriculum to follow.  Later in the chapter the author states that digital natives want prompt feed back by instructor and classmates.  I thought for a second and then realized we are in 2010 were information is instant and we all want things now not later.  I am in total agreement that if the university buys into technology then students will preform better.  Of course how they do this is he hard part.  A education center can either raise tuition costs or partner with corporations to provide discounts.  At the end of the chapter the subject of course management systems came to light.  This tool is essential in the education scene, it is now apparent at the middle school level in our district.  Fortunately, this tool is is not viewed as a negative, and why should it be. students use it for tracking grades, calender events and assignments.  Ours is moodle, does it enable instructors to meet the needs of the students, possibly? I think that this tool is a partnership between the student and the instructor.  So the big question of this chapter, can schools harness the power of technology and adapt as fast as the technology changes? I think schools can if the thinking of the school changes.  For example, schools should provide specific guidance to what technology a student should invest in and then provide some type of discount.  As the author states,"we are witnessing a social change,"unfortunately sometimes turning the ship around may take a nautical mile.             

Above the limit and get no ticket!

Teachers are now diplomatic immune in their own country to an extent.  This secretive cult in which you must have a certificate to gain exclusive access to break the law.  So it seems the long arm of the law is only on one hand, the other just waves at those who are believed to do good.  Does this surprise me, No!  In fact I promote the use of a non-copyright society in which there is a fair and consistent manner to learn.  Equality of education should not be inhibited by the price of an education.  As a moral society there is an understanding that our future assets are invaluable.  So why, are children not on field trips and engaged with hands on exhibitions daily.  Especially since it has been scientifically proven that a physical connection through a medium is much more ingrained than the thought of or mentioning of a learning experience.  

Preface of future post, on Copyright!

First, I would like to get something off of my chest, if you had read my previous post, copyright or copy wrong you may find that I have a bitterness to the idea of copyrights.  Of course, I did not fully explain myself; for one thing emotions start to fly off the handle.  Almost as if I bring up a political debate or religious event.  So, before I comment on what we have to write about I would like to offer a thought.  I am hugely involved in econometrics, and economic thought, it is almost as if playing a sport or adimantley watching football. Go Dallas Cowboys!  

I have been to a country with no copyright laws, Iraq.  Yes, the country is in shambles, but not for the fact that copyright laws had such a profound effect.  If someone would like to know please e--mail me and I will explain what happened when I was there. In this instance I would like to use Ceteris paribus, meaning all things being the same.  Let's imagine America briefly not using copyright laws what would happen? Would it be an Oh My God,(OMG) run to the internet and download your brains out?  Well, I hate to say this, but it happens now, I do not have a hard time finding something for free.  So what would be different, in my opinion it would be product upgrade keys that would be available for purchase.  This would ignite creativity and have a Darwinian effect on products.  Meaning only the fittest would survive; therefore increasing the value of the product.  I create a widget it is dispersed in the market a base value. sometimes  the value initially is low, then again it could be high based on the demand. If demand continues to increase, the value will increase, this is where a key to and an a upgrade becomes available. My example is directly to worse to computer software. So I will give another example, a DVD, we pay somewhere in the range of $20. In Iraq it was was a dollar or two at the most, truly demonstrating that most people watch a movie once or twice once it is in their possession. As you can tell, once I had that experience I was not too keen on by movies in DVD format. 

 In conclusion, this may open up a whole ball of worms and that is fine with me because I have philosophies I now stand by. I have thought of many aspects around this topic and freely allow the distribution of my thoughts.

Mac Lab experience...

It was so interesting watching people that have for the first time use a Mac.  For me it was a natural switch, for two main reasons.  One you must be in the right socio-economic status to purchase a Mac.  That is right I just said you gotta have some money.  Secondly, I am a graphical/tinkerer of tech toys.  I feel that the best presentation counts for most of your success.  The Mac although the ideas may not be original they are still not as common as the PC.  For example, uploading a resume and using a template.  I would say most templates an HR manager sees is the PC templates.  So, it is refreshing when a hiring manager comes across a non-pc template.  Unfortunately, we did not get to play too much on the Mac.  On the other hand, I think that those who were impressed the little time we did have may convert to the Mac especially if they can afford it.

Copyright or copy wrong

I am considered abrasive when it comes to the idea copyrighting and patenting inventions, and it is Dr. Jonas E. Salk (October 28, 1914 – June 23, 1995) fault.  He showed me that the greatest satisfaction a human being can recieve is in the act of giving. Therefore, I feel there should no copyright laws in place.  He specifically shown that he can live a fruitful life without copyrighting a vaccine for polio.   We sometimes forget to be passionate,    instead focusing on how money equals success.   although, I am a proponent that copyright do push  technologies  for the betterment. Unfortunately,  there have been  a couple instances where the act of copyrighting has been retrogressive.  Thomas Midgley, Jr. (May 18, 1889 – November 2, 1944), created  CFC's, and leaded gasoline. Unfortunately, disastrous for both humans and the environment.   Leaded gasoline was created to stop engine knocking. Since no one can work on the patented engine or schematics. Inventors were very limited in creating more efficient parts.  There is one other story that I have heard but have not verified about the hydrogen pump.  The hydrogen pump takes hydrogen out of water and coverts it back into it's gas form.  From there it can be used as a fuel source.  The gentleman who built the hydrogen pump used patented parts from the factory he worked at and was subsequently fired and kept the secret to himself.  These are unfortunate stories and sometimes I am torn. It is heard over and over again that you should be paid for the hard work you perform.  Then, I think what drove men and women like Huxley, Newton, Darwin, Curie and others.  There was no such thing as a copyright at earlier periods of history.  Yet, we use their findings and creations everyday.  You also rarely hear that these past heroes did it the research for the money or ownership.  These things came naturally to them because they were not out to seek them.