tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post5259657770982050777..comments2024-03-20T16:46:13.343-04:00Comments on Marly Youmans / The Palace at 2:00 a.m. / poems, stories, novels: 12 Readings in Advent: Victor Davis HansonMarly Youmanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02377938366750387442noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-77718170259597449302010-12-17T19:45:05.926-05:002010-12-17T19:45:05.926-05:00Hey there, Garino--I must have too much negative c...Hey there, Garino--I must have too much negative capability because I can nod at you and Hanson at the same time and not feel compelled to "choose."<br /><br />And I certainly think that I pick among the many new offerings, not bothering with much technology, likeing and using other bits...marlyhttp://www.marlyyoumans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-4469251766501538672010-12-17T09:21:49.688-05:002010-12-17T09:21:49.688-05:00Marly,
Although it may seem I want it two ways, I...Marly,<br /><br />Although it may seem I want it two ways, I actually agree with Robbi - face to face teaching is almost always better, when available as an option.<br /><br />My concern about the Hanson excerpt you posted is this: These kinds of perspectives have always been around - the "new stuff" kills the validity of the old stuff. And I just don't think it is true. Rock andGary Dietzhttp://ww.6by7reports.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-64466940324786905192010-12-16T22:05:30.297-05:002010-12-16T22:05:30.297-05:00Robbi,
Gah, is the day over?
Got up at 6:00 to te...Robbi,<br /><br />Gah, is the day over?<br />Got up at 6:00 to teach physical science concepts. Drove to Bard and back. Went to Middle School concert. Helped with more homework. The brain is mush, the eyelids are drifting downward.<br /><br />Hey, Gary--<br /><br />I don't think your truth denies this truth... they're both useful ways of looking.<br /><br />All things can be used for goodMarly Youmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377938366750387442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-64667941189162244302010-12-16T16:31:30.654-05:002010-12-16T16:31:30.654-05:00Sure, I use Blackboard and email and whatever I ca...Sure, I use Blackboard and email and whatever I can to maximize learning in the classroom. But the performance element of teaching is just too important for me to let go of. Without the Internet, I couldn't teach, and with only the Internet, my classes wouldn't be nearly as effective, I think.<br /> RobbiRobbi N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04881145195435485238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-13270092925162158742010-12-16T12:50:06.765-05:002010-12-16T12:50:06.765-05:00Robbi,
I agree. As I say in many of my talks, if...Robbi,<br /><br />I agree. As I say in many of my talks, if there is a choice, I choose F2F every time.<br /><br />But what about blends? What about using these tools *in* a physical F2F classroom? Or as a connector *after* 'class' is over to keep the discussion going - and keep it going in a more reflective way? Or allow people to join the discussion whose personalities don't Gary Dietzhttp://www.6by7reports.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-22338368265554460762010-12-16T12:42:18.258-05:002010-12-16T12:42:18.258-05:00Gary,
Of course, if this is the choice--ie: no con...Gary,<br />Of course, if this is the choice--ie: no connection vs connection online in the classroom--I say, more power to online classes, but as a teacher, I'd much rather (1000 x so) teach face to face. The interaction is just not the same online.<br />While I blog and email and visit others' blogs and delight in the connections this brings me, I prefer as far as teaching goes to do it Robbi N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04881145195435485238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-11210503077586619312010-12-16T11:05:53.191-05:002010-12-16T11:05:53.191-05:00Regarding the Hanson comments...
I sort of agree ...Regarding the Hanson comments...<br /><br />I sort of agree with his thesis BUT. A big but. These technologies have enabled all of us (at least those of us who choose to) to reach out and interact with others around the world in a way that was just not possible before.<br /><br />To wit, my son and I have connected and corresponded with Sergei Sikorsky, Jane Goodall, and other people of Gary Dietzhttp://www.6by7reports.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-76844603357819692532010-12-16T10:08:40.176-05:002010-12-16T10:08:40.176-05:00Enjoy the snow. Though it is hell to get around in...Enjoy the snow. Though it is hell to get around in, you will soon be all together to enjoy it.<br />The reading matter sounds stellar, good for a long snowy day.Robbi N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04881145195435485238noreply@blogger.com