Well done! First the music choice is great (I love Jackson Browne) and the message is powerful. The part that spoke to me is that kids can't "trust" the institution known as school to give them a happy life; they need to do it themselves! I think this actually reinforces the role of teachers-- to promote self reliance and discovery.
Marc and Barry, Thanks very much for the positive comments. Barry-Good point about promoting self-reliance and discovery.
Marc, You make an excellent suggestion. I would definitely take you up on it if I taught high school. But, middle school, where I am, I'm not sure the kids would get it yet. I'll think about it some more, though. Thanks.
LOVE your video. I like the visual presentation and how you spaced out your words... visuals were great too but I'm a word person and that's what caught my attention. Nicely done.. oh, and I think your middle schoolers will get it!
Thanks much for your kind words. But the middles schoolers getting it, I'll give that some more thought, but I know these kids, and...well, I have my doubts : )
Norbert, Great job. You made some great points! I like how you said software replaced machines in the 21st century. I also think you send a strong message about placing too much emphasis on standardized testing and worrying too much about funding. It was very heart-felt and I enjoyed viewing it.
Norbert, Great mash-up. I also happen to be a big JB fan. You give great advice for the future. I think I will show this to my sons, two of which are in middle school.
Thanks very much for the nice comments. I am particularly flattered, Paul, that you'd consider showing this to your sons. If you do, I'd be curious what their reactions were to it.
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Norbert,
You did a great job! I think you should consider showing that to your students. I would be interested to find out what their response is.
Marc
Norbert-
Well done! First the music choice is great (I love Jackson Browne) and the message is powerful. The part that spoke to me is that kids can't "trust" the institution known as school to give them a happy life; they need to do it themselves! I think this actually reinforces the role of teachers-- to promote self reliance and discovery.
Marc and Barry,
Thanks very much for the positive comments.
Barry-Good point about promoting self-reliance and discovery.
Marc,
You make an excellent suggestion. I would definitely take you up on it if I taught high school. But, middle school, where I am, I'm not sure the kids would get it yet.
I'll think about it some more, though. Thanks.
Barry,
I'm glad you enjoyed the music. I'm obviously a fan of Jackson's, too !
LOVE your video. I like the visual presentation and how you spaced out your words... visuals were great too but I'm a word person and that's what caught my attention. Nicely done.. oh, and I think your middle schoolers will get it!
Keri,
Thanks much for your kind words.
But the middles schoolers getting it, I'll give that some more thought, but I know these kids, and...well, I have my doubts : )
Norbert,
Great job. You made some great points! I like how you said software replaced machines in the 21st century. I also think you send a strong message about placing too much emphasis on standardized testing and worrying too much about funding. It was very heart-felt and I enjoyed viewing it.
Norbert,
Great mash-up. I also happen to be a big JB fan. You give great advice for the future. I think I will show this to my sons, two of which are in middle school.
Michael and Paul,
Thanks very much for the nice comments. I am particularly flattered, Paul, that you'd consider showing this to your sons.
If you do, I'd be curious what their reactions were to it.
Norbert
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