Parents-

In jumping into the 21st century of learning, I am posting to this YouTube page links of videos that I find important for both you and your child. In addition to these videos, there are tons of videos related to many of the subjects we will be learning about this year! It is like a virtual museum!

Since this is YouTube, please keep in mind to guide your child on how you would like them to explore any additional links that might be connected to the selected video clip! Enjoy the visual learning experience!

Parents, here are two videos for you to watch and reflect upon!

A Vision of K-12 Students Today

A Vision of Students Today

Now that you have watched the above videos, check out this talented 21 year old, Corey Vidal. Look what he did in just a matter of 2 years. His videos have been viewed all over the world over 8 million times and he has created just one of those jobs that did not exist when he was in elementary school. At the age of 21 he is being paid by YouTube for each time one of his videos is viewed and is listed in Wikipedia.

(Click on his name to view the video!)

In the 21st century people will be creating their own jobs. Below are some examples of what people are currently doing. In some cases they are actually being paid to do these creative things on the internet. The internet provides them with a WORLD   WIDE   MARKET!   They are not limited to just their area!

Here are a few Instructional Videos made at first for fun, now are being sold and created for money!

What is Twitter?

What is a Wiki?

How do you elect a US President?

Here is another college student. YES, this video IS of just ONE PERSON!! What job might he hold in the future? Well for starters he was on a national TV show because of these videos, and now is developing a new website www.noodlehousestudios.com where they most likely will be selling these musical arrangements and being their own bosses!

"Don't Stop Beliving"

In addition to these creative videos, you can find MANY intersting educational videos about ANYTHING  being taught! Explore YouTube with your kids and see what you can find on ancient China and Egypt! You will be amazed!

Here is a tutorial about the FREE Software the children are using in class, Photostory 3