Found this site on line and wanted to share:
http://mariewustner.weebly.com/education-remix.html
“Creativity is as important in education as Literacy!” (Sir Ken Robinson, 2006)
The current educational system is in need of serious reform as it is inherently exclusive instead of inclusive. Public school system of today were designed during the industrial revolution and still resembles the factory. Consequently individuals who do not fit into the particular mold that educational institutions create are cast aside as defective. This is unacceptable and irresponsible. If we expect all of our citizens to pay taxes towards an education then we need to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in this environment. I believe that introducing Media Language and Remix Documentary to a curriculum of students with dyslexia would allow these students to compete competently in the world of academia. By using digital technology and remix culture dyslexic students may be able to learn and express themselves in language based on images, sounds, and movement - a more appropriate learning environment for visual thinkers.
Interesting article, too bad we cannot use it since we are on the con side.
ReplyDeleteAn excellent example of how web 2.0 can surmount barriers to education accessibility and the benefits of Remix. Thank you Wayne for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed your blog post each week and learning about the different technology that can be used with all our diverse learners. Best of luck to you and enjoy your summer. Kelley
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