PS22 Chorus

PS22 Chorus

The PS22 Chorus is obviously a talented group of children. There are probably many talented groups of children out there, but because of PS22's use of technology and and a blog, we are now familiar with them. They have received the praise of many famous people on their blog. In the particular video we watched here, the chorus received the attention of Stevie Nicks. She was so smitten with the children that she offered them a spot on her stage for one of her performances at Madison Square Garden.

PS22 Chorus Blog


Stevie Nicks

The exposure that technology offers to our children in this day is not something that children or adults for that matter have ever known. I think of struggling musical artists who would fight so hard to get a break in the music business. Most would beg for their music to be played on the radio. In this day we can post our own music on YouTube, or post a blog and get exposure to people all over the world. For the most part, this exposure doesn't even cost us that much money. No price tag can be placed on the experiences that these children received from their exposure to a famous person and the opportunity it afforded them.

We have had several opportunities to read about school children through their blogs. Most recently we read about Mr. C's class, and their contact with Kaia in Qatar.

Mr. C's Class Blog


Kaia

Mr.C's class was so touched by young Kaia and her appreciation for the beauty of her country. Children in Missouri were probably hardly aware of the existence of Qatar, let alone sharing part of their lives together. I would imagine that most of those students in Missouri are still following Kaia's blog today.

I also remembered the Michael Wesch video that we were required to watch awhile back. Those college students offered their views of college life and how they were affected by it. Kansas State University continues to study how students learn and their characteristics in this day and age. They study their hopes and dreams and the goals that 21st century student's share.

YouTube Video from Kansas State

Kansas State University

I searched for elementary schools that are using blogs and came across several. The Georgetown Elementary School maintains a blog for each of their classrooms. The communication between the teacher, parent, and student is vital in the classroom today. Parent's expectations for their children's school have risen to new levels. They expect to up to the minute information about classroom activities, and if an emergency situation arises, they expect immediate notification. We have to do our best to meet those expectations to the best of our ability.


Georgetown Elementary Website

Mrs. Reagan, Principal of Georgetown Elementary School