Monday, September 24, 2007
In this 21st century, technology has become a pervasive aspect of everyday life. In fact, the use of technology has seemingly become a necessity, both for young and old. Whether typing a letter or sending an email, the benefits of technology are evident. As a future teacher, I have come to see how valuable technology can be when used in the classroom. When and if completing projects such as PowerPoint, Publications, Blogs, and others alike, one can’t help but appreciate the improvement of technology over the years. For this reason, I believe that teachers should strive to make technology a part of their students’ learning experiences. Not only should technology be used during Computer Lab time, but it should be integrated into classroom time as well. By doing so, students are offered more opportunities to learn what the world of technology has to offer. In addition, when students are allowed to explore technology during classroom time, they can use their imaginations to open the door to the impossible. It’s simple – allow students to use technology and content that they’ve learned in class to expand their creative and innovative minds.
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You are absolutely correct. Technology is definitely here to stay and I think it is extremely important that we come to acknowledge this. Teachers shouldn't feel that the small amount of computer lab time we get in a week is enough technology experience for the kids. We need to go above and beyond and give them the opportunity to become familiar with the tools and even allow them to teach us a thing or two.
I agree to a certain degree with technology. I don't think it should be use in place of simple basic learning but place side by side because there will come a time in life in some situation that you won't have access to some electronic tool and you will need simple basics such as mental thinking, pencil, paper, and some resource book.
For example, have you ever been in the grocery line and the computers are down? I have a couple a times and the young person behind the cash register can't give you change because they can't add. Your purchase may cost $8.05 and you give them a $10.00 bill and 0.05. They haven't a clue as to how to count up and give you change and that's because they're so use to electronics doing it for them.
As a teacher, I'll make sure my students have a clear understanding of simple basics before the use of computers.
Even looking in the dictionary, kids can't fine words because they're use to computers finding it for them. I don't think that's learning or as you would say, "A complete education."
I am in agreement with your thoughts about teachers integrating technology in the classroom and not just during a typical computer lab. Teachers should utilize the tools they now have available to them through technology. In a typical school there is only one computer lab and teachers are usually lucky to get their classes into the lab once a week. If teachers integrate technology into their classroom, students will have many more opportunities to use technology.
"In addition, when students are allowed to explore technology during classroom time, they can use their imaginations to open the door to the impossible. " I couldn't agree with your statement more. The internet opens a multitude of doors for our students. They can sit in Lakeland, and their minds can be in Japan, Africa, the Netherlands. They can be on the computer, but surfing, shopping, talking. The computer has offered us a key to portals that we never knew existed only a decade ago, and I love it!
I agree. It definitely expands the mind through creative expression and thinking skills. It also keeps the kids engaged. They would much rather be sitting in front of a computer doing anything, than listening to a talking head :)
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