Monday, January 30, 2012
Technology in Education
What do you feel about technology in education? Is technology necessary for teaching? The answer to these questions is yes. Technology is very important in education. Within the classroom, we use technology everyday. As teachers, we are using computers, ipads, macs, and overheads. We teach using notes from powerpoints and prezis. Technology is used for communication between teacher and teacher; grades and other student files are online and can be accessed through the computer.
Another benefit of technology in the classroom is that students can use it to learn in a variety of ways. Students can use the computers as an additional source for learning material. Technology can be used to help students who are struggling and need additional practice on certain topics. Some students also maybe more interested in a topic when it is online, with colors and kid friendly navigation of the site. Website help students who may have trouble communicating with other students. It is also great for enrichment for talented students.
There are many ways technology can be used in the classroom. It has become of great value. However, we need to make sure that we are not using technology as a cop out for not teaching are students. Giving students a computer does not automatically ensure that they are going to learn. Teachers need to be monitoring and ensuring that students stay on track. Technology is not a means in and of itself but it can be a means to the greater goal of helping students learn, no matter what their learning styles and needs are.
Another benefit of technology in the classroom is that students can use it to learn in a variety of ways. Students can use the computers as an additional source for learning material. Technology can be used to help students who are struggling and need additional practice on certain topics. Some students also maybe more interested in a topic when it is online, with colors and kid friendly navigation of the site. Website help students who may have trouble communicating with other students. It is also great for enrichment for talented students.
There are many ways technology can be used in the classroom. It has become of great value. However, we need to make sure that we are not using technology as a cop out for not teaching are students. Giving students a computer does not automatically ensure that they are going to learn. Teachers need to be monitoring and ensuring that students stay on track. Technology is not a means in and of itself but it can be a means to the greater goal of helping students learn, no matter what their learning styles and needs are.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Welcome bloggers!
Hello everyone! Welcome to my blog! My name is Rachel and over the next couple of months, I am going to be address topics that will be discussed in class. I am very excited about learning more about technology. I am unsure of my feelings toward technolgy as a whole. Sometimes I wonder if we, as a society, have ever stopped to ask ourselves if the progress of technolgy should be accepted and not questioned. As a future educator, I have often stopped and wondered if we are taking the right steps toward more technolgy. The answer to this question I hope to uncover over the course of this class.
Anyways, I thought before we go too much farther that it would be nice to tell you a little about myself. I am a senior as Grace University in the teacher Education program. I will be graduating in the spring and am very excited. The reason why I wanted to become a teacher is that I believe the furture of our nation and morals and beliefs lie in the hands of the children. I want to educate these children and help mold and shape them. I also really am interested in being a stay at home mom once I have children. I hope to possibly homeschool them if that would be the Lord's will. If I have my degree in teacher education, there would not be any question as if I was qualified or not!
Anyways, I thought before we go too much farther that it would be nice to tell you a little about myself. I am a senior as Grace University in the teacher Education program. I will be graduating in the spring and am very excited. The reason why I wanted to become a teacher is that I believe the furture of our nation and morals and beliefs lie in the hands of the children. I want to educate these children and help mold and shape them. I also really am interested in being a stay at home mom once I have children. I hope to possibly homeschool them if that would be the Lord's will. If I have my degree in teacher education, there would not be any question as if I was qualified or not!
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