If anyone has seen Epic Rap Battles of History, you’ll know that YouTubers Nice Peter and EpidLloyd take people from history and have them rap battle each other. I had originally had Robert Reiser battling Martin Weller based around my unit 1 activity 3. However after reading Audrey Watters, I liked her position so much so I changed out Martin for Audrey. Please enjoy…<\/p>\n
Epic Rap Battles of History!<\/p>\n
Robert Reiser versus <\/span>Audrey Watters<\/p>\n BEGIN!<\/p>\n Reiser:<\/p>\n Let me begin by narrowing my focus;<\/p>\n This history is only on the US.<\/p>\n Teachers, chalkboards and books will go unnoticed;<\/p>\n Prepare your minds for my magnum opus!<\/p>\n Let me throw down the best take away;<\/p>\n New tech would come around and Edison would say:<\/p>\n \u201cMotion pictures are future and books will be clich\u00e9;<\/p>\n Every branch of human knowledge will be taught in this way!\u201d<\/p>\n As it turned out that Edison was wrong;<\/p>\n Not just TV but lots of tech that came along.<\/p>\n Radio, PC\u2019s and televisions started strong;<\/p>\n However, in due time each one had hit the gong.<\/p>\n The true innovations came from instructional designs;<\/p>\n Like criterion-reference using behaviour baselines.<\/p>\n Without these instructional media just won\u2019t ever shine;<\/p>\n We will see how the programs will make it online.<\/p>\n Let me bestow on you some righteous facts;<\/p>\n Don\u2019t get overzealous with new artifacts.<\/p>\n Now, history has shown us that tech sometimes lacks;<\/p>\n You need effective planning for tech to make impacts.<\/p>\n Alastair:<\/p>\n Given what you\u2019re saying I really can relate;<\/p>\n At my office the leads think the newest tech is great.<\/p>\n But, there\u2019s seldom any strategy, no way to integrate;<\/p>\n Meanwhile time wasted make everyone irate.<\/p>\n Tech fads come, and tech fads go;<\/p>\n And from what I\u2019ve faced this much I know;<\/p>\n The latest and greatest tech is fun but for show<\/p>\n But in the end the content is what people want to know.<\/p>\n Watters:<\/p>\n Woah there wait a minute before you side with him;<\/p>\n I\u2019ve got my research so lend your ear and listen in!<\/p>\n Now, what I\u2019m about to tell you may come off a little grim;<\/p>\n But to ignore the hidden history of ed-tech is a sin!<\/p>\n Looking at the failures of ed-tech, you got it right;<\/p>\n But you need to see why they failed to get some foresight.<\/p>\n Making tech\u2019s the easy part but here\u2019s the real plight;<\/p>\n Trying to change the culture is way harder to incite.<\/p>\n It all comes down to new tech verses tradition;<\/p>\n And the people with the money all have a mission;<\/p>\n To keep status quo making money off tuitions;<\/p>\n Charge as much as possible and retire on commission!<\/p>\n If we just had invested in more than just the loot;<\/p>\n We\u2019d have innovations like Kay\u2019s Dynabook.<\/p>\n Yes, the planning\u2019s good and certainly worth a look;<\/p>\n But, we need to change the culture for tech really to take root.<\/p>\n Listen, Seymour Papert, I mention him a lot;<\/p>\n Wrote a book, Mindstorms, I advise you give a shot.<\/p>\n In it he talks ideas where children can be taught;<\/p>\n Science, math and a sense of dominion could be wrought.<\/p>\n In summary I\u2019d say that we\u2019ve failed to explore;<\/p>\n The possibilities of ed-tech deep down at its core.<\/p>\n The failure to imagine to spread our wings and soar;<\/p>\n We won\u2019t move forth \u2018till we\u2019ve seen where we\u2019ve been before.<\/p>\n Alastair:<\/p>\n You know Audrey, I really must agree;<\/p>\n The wasted potential in the last century.<\/p>\n Were we to quick to halt technology?<\/p>\n And see the true wonder that we can now achieve.<\/p>\n In my rapid paced office tech can quickly be ditched;<\/p>\n Sometimes as fast as an idea can be pitched.<\/p>\n Perhaps the time we spend one day will be switched;<\/p>\n To find the best tech to suit every niche.<\/p>\n So here I am again between two ideas I\u2019m torn;<\/p>\n Two varying perspectives but which to leave forsworn?<\/p>\n Both valid assessments and arguments I am borne;<\/p>\n I think I\u2019ll chose both before I get too forlorn.<\/p>\n Reiser had stated that tech is not enough;<\/p>\n Without instructional design tech ends up as a duff.<\/p>\n Then Watters came and said that tech has it rough;<\/p>\n Because it\u2019s the culture that goes and makes it tough.<\/p>\n Instructional design and tech should be combined;<\/p>\n As instructional design and technology as defined.<\/p>\n But we need to change the culture for the good of mankind;<\/p>\n With computer-aided inspiration tech to be designed.<\/p>\n Elements from each provide a good solutions;<\/p>\n For the problems that plague my office institution.<\/p>\n Be cautious of tech but watch out for disillusion;<\/p>\n Thank you to you both for your awesome contributions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If anyone has seen Epic Rap Battles of History, you’ll know that YouTubers Nice Peter and EpidLloyd take people from history and have them rap battle each other. 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