Oops, that one is not as good as the original one on Youtube.

I tried to find Fisch on teachertube, but we are blocked from accessing that kind of information.

Still ironic.

But found the vid anyway:

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=6f2c2eba77f39993d118

Sorry the first comment was lost. I just wanted to let you know that nothing appears here on the school’s computer for this entry.

Also, that the “Did you know?” on Teachertube that was featured when I went there was not the original and not as good.

R:

Welcome back. Hope you had a great summer. I found about 25 “Did you Know?” videos. All are different. I agree, the original is the best. I Googled it and it has an interesting history.

I have a couple of problems with futurist writing. First, I think the notion of preparing students for an uncertain future is somehow beneath us (educators). I think we ought to be educating students from the perspective that they can create whatever future they desire, nothing is cast in stone.

Second, I am still disappointed because when I was in fourth grade I was convinced that I would be getting to work via jet pack by 2000. What a rip-off! In addition, I remember being taught the metric system with a great sense of urgency. They made it seem that by 1975 there would be no more Imperial measurement.

That said, I read everything about the future I can get my hands on. What is the implication of “Did you know?” for classroom teachers? Is there only room for district and state wide action?