I watched the video of Michael Wesch’s presentation. I have never been so inspired. It has enhanced my outlook on life.  It is so beautiful to find people who possess the passion and strong well like Wesch. I aspire to be an educator in the future, and Dr. Wesch approach regarding the US educational system is something that I completely agree with. I too, have a problem with the educational system. The lack of motivation in schools is a great problem in today’s society. The educational system sets very low standards for students and focuses on grades more than what matters more, which is relating real life experiences to their educational experiences. A student can perform well on a test but lacks social ability or “street smarts.” On the other hand, there are many students who may not perform well on exams but are in fact very intelligent and are capable beings. The educational system is biased and restricts children from developing to their full potentials.

I have always been in the blogging scene. I enjoy having a personal space online, where I can share my thoughts and ideas on certain things or even interact with others who can teach me new things. Dr. Wesch explanation and views on media and creating a personal space is helpful in reflecting and pondering on deeper thoughts and being able to convey these feelings through writing, photography or other means of expression. Dr. Wesch also talked about “a lot of our identity is actually a reflection of our environment/people,” which makes sense on many levels. Our surroundings from people, school, family, friends, workplace, and everything we are exposed to defines who we are as individuals and shapes your identity. It also helps you find who you are in life. I find through blogging that I transform. Into someone I would have never imagined to become. I am constantly transitioning. I found the experience of blogging to be rewarding on many levels. Through this site, I will continue to discover myself. and I would like to invite you to join me on this journey of self-discovery.