Creativity

This was an awesome Video by Sir Ken Robinson about how public education, while well meaning, is actually squandering our children's creativity by crushing it as a young age. He discusses how not everyone can or should fit into a neat and tidy mold of what has become known to educators as the model student.  The model student of course growing up to be a college professor.

I can really relate to this seeing as how my undergraduate degree is in Business Administration.  There was a day when a BS in Buad was sought after.  Now, I hate to say , but Bachelor's degrees in business are a dime a dozen.  At the very least, you must have an MBA and usually more specialization to go anywhere in middle or upper management.

The world's employment face is changing as technology changes.  I agree with Mr. Robinson that we need more diversity and more creativity.  Lets face it, if you are doing what you love, you're much more likely to put your heart and soul into it.  When we are doing what we love, we are happier, healthier and more productive.

As educators, it is important for us to remember that we are teaching children to become positive productive members of society and not to just become "mini mees" or excellent test takers.

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.

a. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.

b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources

 

5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.

c. Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.

d. Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community.