tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164400845780458490.post4796910031793306735..comments2024-02-22T04:00:47.480-05:00Comments on EdTech Workshop: An Expert OpinionAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630103304646424890noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164400845780458490.post-12297597634113057242010-11-23T14:40:33.579-05:002010-11-23T14:40:33.579-05:00Thank you to all who commented. I am not sure that...Thank you to all who commented. I am not sure that I got across what I was truly thinking, but, from the comments, it seems that maybe I did ok :)<br />I believe in formal education and I do value the advice of those who have spent time honing a particular skill, or following a path of learning. <br /><br />I guess my point is that there are ways of acquiring knowledge and experience other than a path of formal study. If you feel strongly that something is right or wrong, trust your instincts.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10630103304646424890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164400845780458490.post-79359980329568056332010-11-22T21:01:04.048-05:002010-11-22T21:01:04.048-05:00Hi Andrea
I am a student in John Strange's EDM...Hi Andrea<br />I am a student in John Strange's EDM 310 class at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. I enjoyed reading your post about formal education and the importance that society places on it. I enjoyed the story about your friend who felt her talents were better served with students. That is very encouraging - especially in today's society.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08624981270997568611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164400845780458490.post-61561678672242840852010-11-16T14:32:11.522-05:002010-11-16T14:32:11.522-05:00When I read your post it made me think of Ravitch ...When I read your post it made me think of Ravitch who initially was all for NCLB (standardized testing) and now is opposed. So, yes, experts or should I say "experts" do change their mind and perhaps don't always know what's best for students PhD or not. Also, I have worked with some PhD students who spend so much time working on their thesis or course work that they neglect the students who they are serving. Of course, I also know many who are a credit to their title. Good and bad in everything. Thanks for all your great posts, they are so interesting to read.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05754708531107473493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164400845780458490.post-87163320816365426042010-11-16T11:29:49.796-05:002010-11-16T11:29:49.796-05:00Andrea,
My name is Sarah Pierce and I am in Dr. S...Andrea,<br /><br />My name is Sarah Pierce and I am in Dr. Strange’s EDM310 class at the University of South Alabama, in Mobile, Alabama. I totally agree with what you are saying about outward appearance and creditability regarding where one might receive an education. You can receive just as good an education from a small, not well-known school as one with the name of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, etc. A person’s education becomes what they make of it. I also agree with what you had to say about people listening to you and your opinions whether or not your article is written up in a famous journal. The best way to become educated about a subject is to really research a topic and not just read one article. Practical experience is really great to have.Sarah Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144746768059160120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164400845780458490.post-89392097575731836132010-11-10T14:49:06.581-05:002010-11-10T14:49:06.581-05:00I agree completely. There are so many ways we sho...I agree completely. There are so many ways we should recognize people as experts. Not only the PhDs or the Ivy Leagues of the world, but also the life lesson learners. How do you instill that in your students while also encouraging them to seek higher degrees?Felicia Adamshttp://www.weareteachers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164400845780458490.post-14217564451400275442010-11-06T21:09:15.055-04:002010-11-06T21:09:15.055-04:00My husband has a PhD (in history) and is a college...My husband has a PhD (in history) and is a college professor. As a result, I know many PhDs now. There is nothing like knowing a lot of highly educated folks to make you realize how little that can mean.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04725549451973770515noreply@blogger.com