Thing 9

Hello one and all,

Such an interesting experience today with exploration and learning about the history and endless potential of on-line video sharing/interactions.

It was very fascinating to see all the options in videos available on-line. I was able to find many videos regarding speech and language therapy practices, perspectives and client feedback. I loved the "Free Hugs" video. I was enlighten watching the "In my Language" video by the individual with autism. The "Honda Choir" was very creative and I enjoyed the trip back in time with "Pa and Ma on Math". Such a rich diversity exists in You Tube.

I found Michael Wesch's presentation on "An Anthropological Introduction to You Tube" to be great. His presentation highlights how use of the Internet has really transposed use of media from a passive activity (i.e., watching TV) to an interactive experience. You Tube is not just about creating and viewing videos, but also the interactive process of generating emails, blogs, diggs, and rating on technorati and others. His discussion on cultural inversion and cognition versus recognition was interesting. His video allowed me to see how use of videos and the Internet has really opened up new venues for individuals to interact. I guess my world knowledge has been further expanded. I may even get my own "glass dot".

There seems to be many educational and speech-language appropriate material on You Tube. Teacher Tube and School Tube also will offer options to provide visual referents and interactive experiences for myself and my students. All 3 venues seem to offer many potential supportive learning tools. I will have to see what kind of filters Detroit Public Schools has on access of these three sites.

I am sure you will find this "Thing" as interesting as I did. Have a great week, Gregory Jacoby