Media Asset Creation Week 1 - chapter 1-3 reading response

First off, I want to say what an amazing book to have us read as a course book. So many times in school we just focus on swamping kids with books that have facts in them. We never really focus on the uniqueness of every student we have. On what new ideas these students can come up with. We force kids into memorization and facts instead of allowing them to explore their talents. This book is a breath of fresh air as it ‘teaches’ about motivation. Teach kids to go beyond what their eyes can see. Look for all the possibilities they can do. A key concept for anyone to fully succeed. Everyone needs to have a drive. Many times in our daily routines it is easy to loose that drive and become a robot. I have enjoyed reading this book and actually look forward to the time I get to read it.

I love the idea of thinking in the mindset of inventing. Always think outside the box. I agree that many of us do feel secure when we can identify objects and determine their location. It goes for everyday life. We feel secure when we do the robotic things. The things we are used to. If we stay within the box, we will never know those possibilities that are out there. Even if we don’t do something perfect the first time around doesn’t necessarily mean we failed. It just means we thought outside the box to try a new ‘possibility’ and if it didn’t work this time, there will always be a next time.

This book has made me think about my teaching and what I can do to make students think outside the box and by thinkers of their own instead of what everyone else says and wants them to think.