This is a cute video about a man who
awakes after many years
have passed him by. The
title of the video is Mr. Winkle Wakes produced by Mathew Needleman and is
located at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm1sCsl2MQY.In
this video the author has created a modern day version of Rip Van Winkle and how he
responds to the technology advancements made during the past 100 years.
Initially Mr. Winkle is very excited, inquisitive and filled with wonder. That
is until he enters a school.
Like Mr. Winkle, I
have felt the same in similar situations although I did not miss out on 100
years of advancements. I have seen computers being stored in closet of
classrooms, software unopened lying on shelves. I have given information and resources
about the use of technology to be met with answers such as I do not have time,
I do know how, or it will not work at this grade level. I felt the same as Mr.
Winkle did! I was discouraged about the technology path I saw some teachers
taking. I was confused as to why they took that path and seemed to disregard the other.
Most importantly, I was dismayed over the loss of creative and interactive
opportunities students were missing. Hopefully, the tide will continue to
change and the use and acceptance of technology in schools will be the norm,
instead of
an exception.
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