What type of learner am I?

A learning style test I took revealed that I do most of my learning through reading and writing as opposed to visual, aural, and kinesthetic learning methods. This test fairly accurately reflects what I feel about myself. I enjoy reading and writing, as both methods of learning help me to master a topic. At times, supplemental information is needed from a teacher, but I do much better learning on my own and figuring things out in my own head. These are some ways I can use technology to help with my learning style: 1.I can use technology to help me keep my notes organized in an orderly fashion. Knowing how to use Microsoft Office can be extremely helpful in achieving this organization. This also keeps me fluent in the latest digital software. 2.I can make use of the internet and the online libraries to help me find additional information on the topics that I am studying. This keeps me up to date on finding information using digital media. 3.I can use music programs such as Finale to help me in practicing my music theory and applying what I have learned. This helps to facilitate my learning and creativity Your scores were: Visual: 4 Aural: 2 Read/Write: 14 Kinesthetic: 4

How I will use wordle

In the future, I can use wordle to create an accurate map of classmates' opinions and feelings on particular topics. Wordle creates a picture that shows the most popular response, and will help me get a general picture of my peer's thoughts.

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RA #1: Education Needs a Digital-Age Upgrade

January 18th, 2012

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"According to Cathy N. Davidson, co-director of the annual MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Competitions, fully 65 percent of today’s grade-school kids may end up doing work that hasn’t been invented yet." (Virginia Heffernan 2011)


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In the 18th and early 19th centuries, there was a major problem facing major cities in the United States, horse manure.  By 1880, there were at least a hundred and fifty thousand horses living in New York, and probably a great many more.  The problem kept piling up, and it seemed almost insurmountable.  One commentator predicted that by 1930, horse manure would reach the third story windows of Manhattan's buildings. (Eric Morris 2007)  Then, almost overnight, the problem passed.  It didn't pass due do extensive planning and research on how do remove the excessive waste.  Rather, it was through something that most at the time ever could have predicted or imagined: the need for horses passed.  New technology and innovation had created an automobile, and horses were no longer needed for transportation. When planning for the future, we tend to only plan using what we know.  However, it is difficult to plan ahead for a world that doesn't yet exist.  We can plan for our near future, but it is extremely difficult and often unwise to try to plan for future generations.  However, we can look at the direction technology is going and understand that the future world will follow along it's path.  Work 100 years from now will probably be completely different than work as we know it today.  Therefore, we must embrace new technology in education, knowing that it will play a role in the future of the job marketplace.

Reference:

Heffernan, Virginia, (2011)   Education Needs a Digital-Age Upgrade
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/07/education-needs-a-digital-age-upgrade/?hp

Morris, Eric, (2007) From Horse Power to Horsepower
http://www.uctc.net/access/30/Access%2030%20-%2002%20-%20Horse%20Power.pdf

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I definitely agree that future work will be very transparent. Lost productivity is costing businesses a lot of money each year, and more work will be expected of employees.
With more college graduates each year, businesses are demanding higher education. Without one, you may be left out of the future job market.
With cheap and reliable communication, location will not play as much of a factor in jobs anymore. Someone living in California could stay at home while doing work for a company in Mubai, India.

Through my schooling, more emphasis is being placed on computer technology and communication, which will play a driving force in the future job market.  However, with better communication, more focus must be placed on foreign relations, as you may no longer be working with your next door neighbor, but someone living across the ocean.