Although DyKnow Vision is not as prevalent in K-12 schools as it is in higher education institutions at this point, many teachers and students at the K-12 Park Tudor School have found the technology both useful and inspiring. To hear some of their thoughts, check out the Park Tudor School DyKnow Vision video clip (produced by students!!!) under the "What Students Are Saying" section on this page: http://dyknowcollaboratory.com/community/students.aspx
It seems like two of the major benefits to students are the better organization of class notes and an increased ability to focus on what teachers are saying. Meanwhile, teachers find that the program saves them valuable class time and helps engage their students. If only we had unlimited budgets... !
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As this kind of technology is in more and more schools I like the idea of students leaving advice for those who will come after them. Students teaching students is so important.
I'd imagine a school setting up a student wiki could help in this regard.
The students make a good argument for schools to invest in this technology. Looking at the laptop model that they used in the video, I wonder how much money would be involved in purchasing one per student.
In the meantime, my professor in 613 provides a copy of her PowerPoint presentation so that we only have to write any information that further adds to it and not the whole presentation itself. It is much easier to listen to what she is saying when I am not constantly writing everything down.
I hope someday schools will use this or similar technology.
Judd,
A wiki would be a great idea in terms of students giving one another advice- Thanks for sharing that thought!
"Confused Student,"
I remember thinking the same thing when I took a class in which PowerPoint slides were made available ahead of time. It sure beats scribbling furiously and always being one topic behind the professor! That practice would be a good suggestion for any teachers who use the lecture model (and, even in high school, there are still many out there) until schools can pay for major technological overhauls.
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