http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhnWKg9B2-8

The video our class just watched created new ideas in my head about our world. Our world is a changing place, everyday. New technological advances happen not only in the society we surround ourselves with, but in foreign countries as well. I used to think the United States was the ultimate powerhouse and reigned over many other countries. However, that is not the case. Countries such as India and China are doubling the United States population as well as job opportunities and other economic factors. The video also showed that the United States should spend more time and money on education. Research showed that the US spent more time on the advancement of Nintendo then we did on education and that should not be acceptable. Kids are our future and if they are not properly educated they will not benefit and prosper in our changing society.

Today, the role of a teacher has gained many more responsibilities. Parents are working longer hours and schools have begun to assist more with the needs of children. For example, Kindergarten has become a full day program in some school systems. Breakfast is being served in schools because parents go into the office at earlier hours. Schools are picking up the responsibilities that society is beginning to lack. Teachers may also feel threatened by other countries through technology. Advancements are being developed in many other countries besides the United States. Teachers should teach technology in a safe and proper way to students so they can be fully emerged in new innovative tools.