A Single Story

This idea, that all things evolve, may or may not be true. However when it comes to language and technology, it is most definitely a fact. English has had a way of changing, from Old, to Middle, to New/Modern. Now with the emergence of technology such as phones and computers, teachers are forced to consider the idea that they must teach English a different way. Some programs these technologies use, such as YouTube, podcasts, or Twitter, can be valuable in teaching a course. Twitter for example is really a simplified journal post, one that can be as simple as what one does or does not like, or as complex as predicting stocks or analyzing the behavior of the President. It is the job of the teacher to prepare their students to interpret English, and now that we see a change in the way English is used, we must adapt with it. It can be taught how to use Twitter effectively. It can be a platform to vent or to exchange ideas. It is valuable. When it comes to podcasts they too can be an effect...

8/29/2018 When asked what I expect of this course, these are my answers. I expect to learn about technology and become a more proficient teacher. I expect to enjoy this class. I expect to read several books and learn about a Single Story perspective. A single story is inspiring. It also reminds me to approach topics with an open mind. It is interesting to note about the way she wrote about people in her early books when she was a child. Ginger beer is quite good.