Inauguration -- Educational or Not?

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No freaking way!

Dan. interesting artwork.

"Obama unicorn nude wall street bear inauguration art"




we watched the Inaugural concert on HBO yesterday and loved every single second. it was historic. it was beautiful. looking forward to Tuesday and had considered keeping the kid home to watch it with us, but then I decided that he can watch it with us later that day after school (DVR is a wonderful thing). I do not know if he will see it at school, and it hasn't occurred to me to ask this question. as a parent, I plan to be the one watching with him and making it a memorable experience.

I do feel the inauguration of a new president is definitely educational. however, I do not expect the school to show the inauguration during class time only because TV watching is just not part of any of their curriculum. I do fully expect there to be organized discussions and activities surrounding the event. as in all things, I respect the teacher's decision in what would be best for the entire class. they may make arrangements to watch, I just do not know. I am glad to hear our governor (crist) is encouraging schools to make the inaug available to students. sadly, many may not have the opportunity or be encouraged to view it otherwise.

This inauguration is historically significant for every American man, woman and child.. I am not concerned about students watching it live in class even though I think it would be wonderful if they do. For me, I only hope every American family will feel the significance of this inaugural event, what it means for us, and bring it into their homes in a very positive way.

Though I've probably watched a few Inauguration speeches, and I've actually attended one, I don't recall any of them. Doesn't mean they weren't important, but I certainly don't think they changed the world, even though people will pull snip-its as powerful quotes.

no, I hardly remember previous inaugurations either. but, I bet we'll remember this one. I know I will! The concert we watched yesterday made me even more excited about the events to come! we even watched parts of it again last night. I feel its important for the country to come together to celebrate its heritage and hope for the future. also, the awesome signficance of an African American becoming President in America. We are all suddenly made to truly know that we have come far, we are all equal and that all things are possible in this country. I mostly look forward to the potential in our country unfolding in the years following that inauguration.

I'm impressed that Dan has already rendered a naked Obama and unicorn guiding the US Airways flight down onto the Hudson River, being observed (assisted?) by the faces on Mount Rushmore.

I assume it will be streaming live on CNN and/or other news stations? Work or not, computers across America and the world will be "tuned in."

My granddaughter (3rd grade) told me they will be watching on computers in her class.
Personally,I think the inauguraton is bigger than just Obama. So even though I didn't vote for him. I'm watching,just as I watched the stuff yesterday both on HBO and CNN. I think I'm the only person around here doing so .My high school band is marching in the parade! (Petal,MS) Which I think is a hugh honor.I assure you Petal is very republican,but like I said this is history and not just because its Obama,but simply because its transfer of power as it should be and something to be very proud of as Americans.

We will DVR it for Kate, because I doubt a roomful of 1st graders will be able to keep from wiggling for too long.

Middle and high schoolers especially should get the opportunity to watch this live on TV- being in the moment is part of the experience. Knowing something is "live" adds to the excitement and specialness. I agree with those that think the inauguration can provide some good teaching opportunities.

Growing up, I remember watching something newsworthy on TV at school at least once a week- it would be hard to watch a rocket launch or see Presidential speeches without the TV. We also had a recap show that was produced just for schools that covered news of the week, and from 3rd grade on we current events every day with a short quiz at the end of the week. This required us to read the front page of the paper, and I wish my kids would get the same current events teaching opportunities- planned, structured and part of their weekly routine.

Growing up, I remember watching something newsworthy on TV at school at least once a week- it would be hard to watch a rocket launch or see Presidential speeches without the TV. We also had a recap show that was produced just for schools that covered news of the week, and from 3rd grade on we current events every day with a short quiz at the end of the week. This required us to read the front page of the paper, and I wish my kids would get the same current events teaching opportunities- planned, structured and part of their weekly routine.

Wow. That would have been fantastic. When I was growing up, Freeport and SoWal did not even have cable TV. :roll:

Oh, and for those who are suggesting streaming...ALL video and/or streaming sites are blocked on the county network. I'm lucky to be allowed to SoWal during my lunch break. Fuzz bets they will be unblocked tomorrow. I bet they won't.

We will DVR it for Kate, because I doubt a roomful of 1st graders will be able to keep from wiggling for too long.

Middle and high schoolers especially should get the opportunity to watch this live on TV- being in the moment is part of the experience. Knowing something is "live" adds to the excitement and specialness. I agree with those that think the inauguration can provide some good teaching opportunities.

Growing up, I remember watching something newsworthy on TV at school at least once a week- it would be hard to watch a rocket launch or see Presidential speeches without the TV. We also had a recap show that was produced just for schools that covered news of the week, and from 3rd grade on we current events every day with a short quiz at the end of the week. This required us to read the front page of the paper, and I wish my kids would get the same current events teaching opportunities- planned, structured and part of their weekly routine.

I would hope every teacher and parent considers the inauguration to be an opportunity to teach children about democracy in America, history, etc. TV or no TV, it is so so important to share important life events and discuss them openly with children!

Wow. That would have been fantastic. When I was growing up, Freeport and SoWal did not even have cable TV. :roll:

Oh, and for those who are suggesting streaming...ALL video and/or streaming sites are blocked on the county network. I'm lucky to be allowed to SoWal during my lunch break. Fuzz bets they will be unblocked tomorrow. I bet they won't.

I just got an email with a link to the Inauguration website --
http://www.pic2009.org/page/content/live-preview/
You'd have to have some pretty on the ball IT people to get it blocked before tomorrow. Hope it works for you!

And I can't believe the artist has joined us!

Thanks Mr. Ewing- the SWHS principal, who just emailed me to say that the inauguration would be showing on the TVs all day!

Thanks Mr. Ewing- the SWHS principal, who just emailed me to say that the inauguration would be showing on the TVs all day!

Good deal. My publisher rolled out a tv and hooked it up to cable I was not even aware we had, just so we could watch it. He's the best

Not so fast- kids were texting their parents before the inauguration that an announcement had been made about technical difficulties, so no inauguration watching, at least on TV. Hopefully they could watch on the computers in the media center.

If they did miss it, many news outlets are posting a clip of their coverage on their sites.

I have the whole thing on the DVR, now I just need to find some DVD's and I'll burn you a copy.

I'm not sure if my kids school will have it on or not, I would hope my son's high school would...but just in case, i set the tivo this morning before I left for work, so my kids will watch it with me.

I'm not sure if my kids school will have it on or not, I would hope my son's high school would...but just in case, i set the tivo this morning before I left for work, so my kids will watch it with me.

I like this idea....how cool to share this time with your children! I tivoed it for Mr. K and will be happy to watch it again!

We are watching the parade live right now, and we DVR'd the inauguration.

I'm not sure if my kids school will have it on or not, I would hope my son's high school would...but just in case, i set the tivo this morning before I left for work, so my kids will watch it with me.

excellent. we DVR'd 6 hours worth. we'll hit the high spots with the little one tonight.

I have the whole thing on the DVR, now I just need to find some DVD's and I'll burn you a copy.

If you do find some DVD's, I would love to have a copy. After we got home from basketball (way to go Seahawks! We won both games!), all I got to see was about 15 minutes of the ball before falling asleep on the couch. Oh, and Jay Leno's monologue after Fuzz woke me up to stumble from the couch to the bathroom to the bed.

No rush though...I have basketball two more times this week.

It's pretty Republican in this town if you are white. Apparently there were some incidents in a few schools here of whites and blacks taunting each other yesterday. At one school some parents complained that their kids were going to be forced to watch the inauguration. The kids were given alternate activities in the library.

Really sad.

I was pretty impressed with our boys yesterday, especially in our noisily (and often obnoxiously) republican corps. The ones who weren't interested just took a nap, which is what they do in all assemblies. (Yes, we discourage this.)

After the oath and his speech, there were outbursts of cheers and applause, which prompted some low booing (yes, we discourage this) but I was pleased that the booing was quickly shushed. There will always be at least one knucklehead in the bunch, but I was encouraged that our fellas by and large treated the ceremony with the solemnity and respect that it deserved.

I was pretty impressed with our boys yesterday, especially in our noisily (and often obnoxiously) republican corps. The ones who weren't interested just took a nap, which is what they do in all assemblies. (Yes, we discourage this.)

After the oath and his speech, there were outbursts of cheers and applause, which prompted some low booing (yes, we discourage this) but I was pleased that the booing was quickly shushed. There will always be at least one knucklehead in the bunch, but I was encouraged that our fellas by and large treated the ceremony with the solemnity and respect that it deserved.

That's probably about as good as you can have it in that environment.

Even though kids rebel against their parents, they also reflect their views. Probably many of them think they are Republican because they get somewhat indoctrinated at home. My Daddy just couldn't stand Democrats, especially JFK. He and my uncles would rant against him all of the time. I remember when Kennedy was killed, I was in school and the headmaster came in any announced what had happened. I immediately said, "My Daddy's going to be so happy." He wasn't, but I was just a kid and going by what I'd heard at home.

It's pretty Republican in this town if you are white. Apparently there were some incidents in a few schools here of whites and blacks taunting each other yesterday. At one school some parents complained that their kids were going to be forced to watch the inauguration. The kids were given alternate activities in the library.

Really sad.

Ah, Atlanta, The City Too Busy To Hate.