The articles we read and discussed in class today were very interesting to me as a future teacher. I would like to incorporate technology into my future classroom and even student teaching next semester. The article that I was assigned made a good point that teachers need to not only be able to use the technology but also need to be able to implement it into their classroom with students. It is really no good to the teacher to only be able to work the technology, not teach with it.
Another article that I found interesting was the article dealing with early childhood education and technology. It makes a lot of sense that a child must still work on handwriting, coloring, cutting using scissors, and using glue to work on fine motor skills. A child may be growing up in a technological age, but that does not mean that the teacher can ignore simple skills the child must learn without technology.
I think the articles all made the point that teaching using technology has both positives and negatives. The negatives cannot stop students from using the technology in their classroom though like we discussed. Some teachers and administers may feel that students can get off track with technology, but I strongly believe that this could happen during any lesson, and the teacher must monitor any activity or lesson that the students are participating in.
I agree that all the articles were interesting and will influence me as a future educator. Although I plan to utilize different technology in my classroom, it is important for me to remember that I can not solely rely on it. Although there will always be positives and negatives about technology, I believe that the pros outweigh the cons, especially when implemented correctly.
ReplyDeleteI thought all of the articles were interesting too. I also think that it is very important for children to work on their fine motor skills, so teachers have to make sure they do not over use technology in their classrooms. I agree with Amy that the pros outweigh the cons.
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