1. What do you think? If learners are motivated, can they teach themselves? Yes I do believe that learners who are motivated can teach themselves. Motivation is something will cause an individual to desire to learn beyond what an institution requires of them. For example Abraham Lincoln did not receive, in his opinion, an adequate education so he taught himself. In the same way the he taught himself those who are motivated likewise can become just as knowledgeable or more!
2. If those motivated learners are kids, can they teach themselves? I believe that kids can teach themselves many things, learn many different valuable life-skills, and adapt to their surroundings. As people we have this built in ability to learn. I think that teaching ourselves is possible but will be limited whereas someone teaching us or giving us information would broaden our understanding and knowledge of a certain topic or subject.
3. What conditions are necessary for kids to teach themselves? For anyone to teach him or herself? I think the conditions that are necessary would be for teachers to lay a firm foundations of basics and skills that can be formed and can grow as the students teach themselves. Kids need to be guided into the right direction so that they can be built upon throughout their formative years.
4. What role do computers and internet access play in the process? Computers and access to the internet play a huge role in allowing kids/adults to be able to teach themselves. I am a product of someone that taught myself how to use a computer in almost every way with the exception of a class or two. Computers and internet provide a network that you can teach yourself from. It has unlimited access and information, so with determination what you can learn is indispensable.
5. What role does motivation, a desire to learn? Motivation is everything. I sometimes ask myself the question where would I have ended up if I had more motivation in elementary/high school rather than just doing what I needed to do to receive a good grade. Well, I would have gained more skills and knowledge to go alone with it.
6. What roles do a problem, a question or multiple problems or questions play in the process? Simple, with a problem comes thinking, analyzing, and problem solving. It causes part of our brains to function more efficiently.
7. How do you motivate someone to learn? First, have them set short term goals and also long term goals. Help them take steps to achieve their short term learning goals that will eventually get them to their long terms. Focus will always motivate!
8. How are you motivated to learn? I am motivated in the same way that I would motivate someone else to learn, through setting both long and short term goals in my learning process. Then making the appropriate steps to achieve those 'learning' goals.
9. Can anyone who is not motivated to learn learn? I think they can learn within the rules and regulations of an institution such as school. For example many students who attend schools are not necessarily motivated to learn or even attend, but they still learn just for the simple fact that they are absorbing the information. I do think that motivation cripples intellect and will hinder the capacity in which one can learn.
10. Do you teach yourself? When? Why? Sure, I love to learn new ways to use technology because it is useful in many different facets: educational, research, social, etc. I also enjoy learning historical facts and reading literary works. I enjoy learning all of this because I am interested in furthering my understanding.
11. What role does a teacher (either answer generally or use a specific example) play in your learning? So many teachers have been a positive influence in my life and have played a vital role in my learning. They taught me character, skills, information, and how to be a learner. Teaching someone how to be a learner is the best thing you can teach them.
12. What is the most important idea, question or emotional response you take away with you as a result of watching this video? Technology is very important and is extremely essential to education. It does not replace teachers, but adds to them in a very beneficial way. It is also amazing to see in this video that children from all over the world have the inward desire to learn and for their knowledge to grow and develop. It's not inherent to the U.S, but is actually all over the world, and resources such as internet help with that process.
13. What other questions or issues are raised by this video that should be considered and discussed by aspiring teachers? I guess you really have to consider what parts of the video would be considered universal and what part of the video would be specifically for more of India. For instance in America it is very common for middle-upper class families to have computers/internet, whereas many schools and homes in India may not have as much access as the children here. So it begs the question, what would those kid's determination and results be like if they had the access to resources as we do??
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