In his blog post Bring your own ideas. He was discussing BYOD (bring your own device) classes. He also believes these types of classes will fail in the near future He is teaching a BYOD class, not by choice. I replied with; I am new to the BYOD program, the first time I heard about this program was when I read your blog and the two links you provided. I feel that if teachers approach the BYOD program in a positive way others opinions about it might change. But i do agree with Gary Stagers anti BYOD dissection article when he said, “Cell phones are not computers! They may both contain microprocessors and batteries, but as of today, their functionality is quite different.” Most everyone these days are attached to their cellphone and if a cellphone is allowed in the classroom as a “device”, more than likely the student will not be working on the assignment they are supposed to be working on. However, I think it is awesome that you are teaching a BYOD class. You are learning as are your students, and that could be a good or bad thing. What it comes down to is the teacher being constructive and the students actually wanting to learn.
In his blog post Weathering the Storm of Education, he was discussing how teaching is difficult and can be traumatic. He also states that we as people should surround ourselves with professionals. I replied with; Teaching can and will be difficult at times. However, as educators we must not give up! Students will look up to us as teachers and educators. If we as teachers gave up because it was too difficult, imagine how that would make you look as a professional, not a good one. As an educator there will be good days and there will be bad days, so yes teaching can be “traumatic”. That is why we became teachers in the first place! We will be there to help not only students out but help our fellow educators as well. I believe everyone should surround themselves with good people and professionalism.
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