Teaching Without Textbooks

Many parents may assume that no textbooks equals no learning; however, today I am going to disprove these assumptions. Yes, textbooks are important sources of accredited information, but daily school lessons do not require the use of a printed book that weighs over 1 Ton. In addition to the burden of carrying these books, there are also many other factors that could be eliminated by switching to a techonology based school/classroom. For example, the cost to publish new textbooks every four or five years is more than a single purchase of an iPad. An iPad is basically a handheld computer which allows access to many features (including the internet). The beauty of the internet is that students can find updated information instead of relying on information in a printed textbook. Finally, I would like to point out that many trees could be saved if we prevented the production of textbooks. Textbooks are still a valuable resource for the classroom, but learning to create a variety of classroom projects will definitely ensure a better class experience for all students. Parents, Students, Friends, and Family I urge you to check out this video for more information!

In the video, a freshman boy makes a very important comment. Project based learning is fun and interesting! He states, "Now we don't have to sit and stare cross-eyed at a textbook all day." In my opinion, students learn more when they are entertained. Roll in the dump truck because this kid encouraged me to send my textbooks to a recycling company!! Instead of  using textbooks, I want to become part of this new era of education! Regardless of the difficulties, I believe this switch will be beneficial for the students. That alone is a good enough reason to take the time to become more technologically advanced.

My First Post

Hello! My name is Joshua Revels, but everyone calls me Josh. Commuting to school from Shinnston, WV, I plan to endure the challenges of being a high school chemistry teacher. I am seeking the teaching specializations of general science (5-adult) and chemistry (9-adult), and would enjoy teaching at either a local high school or middle school. Why teach? Since I was a young lad, I had always imagined myself as a teacher in my future; however, it wasn't until my junior year in high school that I realized my love for chemistry. I believe learning science is important in the sense that it improves life on Earth. Not only can science be fun but also a life changing experience. With that said, My goal as a teacher is to launch as many students possible among the stars (metaphorically speaking). Basically, I want my students using science skills/chemistry as a tool to better their future goals and aspirations.