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Gotta Keep Reading - (29-03-2010)

I realize I might be a bit behind discussing this video that has gone viral on YouTube, but I feel that what it represents is pertinent none the less:

There are a few things that I really like about this video:

  • Kids look like they're having fun (don't we all want our students to show enthusiasm in school?)
  • It demonstrates the power of using contemporary, pop culture events to reach students on a level they're familiar with
  • The singer has a great voice!
  • Organizers took great care to mimic the original Black Eyed Peas flash mob scenario as closely as possible
  • The use of technology is key to the success of this activity. Had this event been held without proper audio components or without a numerous camera angles, the video would not have been nearly as effective.

Kudos to the educators who organized this wonderful activity!

Vanessa

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Sasha Žekulin
Vancouver, BC

A classroom educator for 10 years, I’m now thrilled to be working full time training teachers and helping them integrate technology into their classrooms.

Originally from Calgary, I’m thrilled to be living and working in British Columbia and starting to get to know the fabulous educators in my new province.

I fully confess that I am a tech-geek, and thus always brought technology into the classroom with my students. As soon as I got my hands on my first SMART product – I was a convert – and never taught without one again! I was fortunate to be part of several technical trials with SMART – including the SMART Table, which I enjoyed using primarily with my Grade One students.

I spent some time as an Education Technology Consultant and developed my passion for bringing technology into the hands of kids & helping teachers to maximize the tech tools within their schools.

I also love sports, movies and am a classically trained singer.