In response to the article “Digital Ghosts in the Modern Classroom” by Ashley Hinck, I have created this short video. This article highlights a societal dilemma that teachers face. Students are using pre-made platform websites to create their projects. This promotes a well designed effort, however their project is made within a box of options. Students need to be challenged to explore a deeper learning with technology. Much like teaching music, learning a new programming language is not easy. The teacher must reinforce the art of “celebrating the little things” when it comes to student learning. This articles references that the teacher, would get excited over a minor change a student did in their own work on a website. The student, most likely, will compare themselves to a finished well made product. It is our role as teachers to guide students out of the work-inside-the-box websites. Even if the product is not perfect, celebrate with grand enthusiasm, the accomplishments a student did overcome.
Ps. Please enjoy the video.