Project #3

AUTODIZACTIC
Mr.Chase:If I take a course, but it's not for credit, does it make a sound?
This blog was a description of a dilemma Mr.Chase was having. He wanted to register for the class but was low on the list of getting in. The class was full and he was a cross-registrant. Meaning, he was from another school(Harvard).
This particular course was designed to teach people how to solve problems using technology. In other words, it was formed around studying tech tools and open government practices and the students are charged with partnering up with the DSNI (Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative) to help shape the neighborhoods plan for continued urban renewal. They would have a direct impact of improving the lives of others.
What I Had To Say...
I stated that since he needed the class to gain his masters, it would be helpful to audit the class if he failed to get in. I suggested he attend class for as long as he could to get a taste of what was to come. He could interact and still have an impact, although it may not be for credit.

Learning Grounds Episode 001: In Which Megan discusses her learning, inclusion, and professional collaboration.
This was a session between Megan and Mr.Chase, both attending Harvard in pursuit of their masters in education. They were discussing what it was like to include special needs children in a regular classroom. She discussed the separation she experienced when she was going through grade school. The special needs children were always separated into an entirely different classroom. She also stressed how important it was to include these students into a regular classroom. All of the students can come together and learn how to communicate with each other.
What I Had To Say...
I was very interested in the conversation between these two. Not only were they very knowledgeable,but they brought up many topics I could relate to. I commented on the importance of merging classrooms and I agreed with her statement about learning how to communicate and teaching students to be friendly with special needs children. I explained how much I learned from the conversation and found it interesting that she felt as if she were making up for the time she spent avoiding the special needs children.