We then proceeded with class and did an exercise to break the ice and get to know each other. I enjoyed how this class went because it made us get up out of our seats and form relationships and get us thinking outside of the box. In the online portion of this class we learned the organizational pattern of a traditional argument and about ethos, pathos, and logos. Ethos is the writers credibility, pathos is the emotional appeals, and logos is the logic involved.
We also read and annotated three passages in our "Longman Readers" these passages tied into videos relating to education we also watched, after doing all this we did a discussion forum:
1. Watch the short films, Second Life Media Zoo, Vision of Students Today, and Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall, Comment on the ideas presented in each of the videos. Using some of the ideas presented in this video, Discuss how technology can be best implemented in our nation's schools and universities? Present a case for virtual learning? Would a Second Life learning experience be for everyone? Why or why not?
The idea presented within Second Life Media Zoo is that a highly technological virtual world, created by the University of Leicester, has a lot of potential to be extremely beneficial to education. The short video tries to present their point that growing technology in general can be extraordinarily valuable to the learning of students. In Vision of Students Today there is a contrasting point of view which seems to demonstrate that technology is beneficial yet harmful to education because it causes distractions. Pink Floyd’s Another Brick in the Wall conveys how students turn into nameless faces and are forced to conform to the certain guidelines schooling and education shove upon them. Technology can be best employed in our nation’s schools and universities by teachers/professors keeping an open mind towards different methods of communication besides phone and e-mail. If professors implement various tools into their lessons such as texting, YouTube and facebook, it could grasp the attention of the students by having them be able to relate to what they know best. This would cause students to understand different items and lessons more clearly. Virtual learning could be useful because our society is so technology focused and is the main way the younger generation communicates. It is also beneficial for the future of our technological society because it teaches students to use the up-to-date technology which will only continue to advance. Second Chance learning experience may not be for everyone for the reason that many people thrive on human communication, as well as the need to feel as if they’re being productive by moving from place to place.
5. Do some research on the type of human capital that many millionaires possess. How did they acquire it? Of the four types of human capital that Brooks describes, which one do you feel is your strongest? Provide evidence that you are strong in this type.
Many millionaires seem to possess the aspirational capital aspect of human capital. They obtained this by having “the fire-in-the-belly ambition to achieve” (Brooks) and in many cases because “People told them they were too stupid to achieve something, so they set out to prove the naysayers wrong.” (Brooks) I feel that out of the four types of human capital conveyed, my strongest is the moral capital aspect. I have always had a very high value of dedication and trustworthiness. Year-round competitive cheerleading was my sport for over five years and only missed a practice once due to extreme illness. I’ve received various trustworthy recognitions throughout my schooling, sports, and work life. My bosses throughout my work history could always count on me and never were worried whether or not I would be on time or not show up. When I commit myself to something I never give anything less than my absolute best.
Brooks, David. "Psst! "Human Capital"." New York Times 13 Nov 2005, Print.
6. Do some research on the concept of capital as used by economists. How do economists define and categorize capital, including the human capital? Be sure and cite your source.
The idea of capital described by economists is that it is an important element of economic activity. They define it as having different forms such as: Assets which many include fixed capital and working capital, financial capital, human capital and social capital. Fixed capital can be the building the organization is located in and/or the machinery utilized by the organization. Working capital are the products or supplies that are expended in the production method. Financial capital describes what it sounds like- money, which includes bonds and shares. Human Capital is the “economic wealth” (“Economist”) or capabilities within a person. Finally, social capital is said to be what “holds an economy together” (“Economist”), this is the amount of “trust” an economy has within it.
"Economics A-Z." The Economist. The Economist Newspaper Limited 2010, Web. 13 Jan 2010.
I really enjoyed the amount of passion SBS seems to have for this course and the amount of technological knowledge she has too. I loved how all of the assignments tied together to create the discussion forum. I could tell this class was going to be a lot of work but very interesting and beneficial from the beginning.
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