In the readings for interactivity #2 it was mentioned that the technology fever that came across the education field upon the invention of the television and the radio. Teachers were encouraged to use the devices in their classrooms (even if it was with no intrinsic educational value). The people making decisions about what would be present in the classroom were not teachers and had no idea how these devices could be used in a classroom.
I feel like nowadays we are all racing to see who has the latest technology, but don't really question to often what is being done with it in the classrooms. All the teachers in the video seemed expert at using all these devices and had very interesting applications going on. In all my years of education, I’ve never had a teacher use technology in a purposeful and unconventional way. I wonder what kind of impact that would have had in my learning. It also makes me think about what kind of technologies I can bring to the classroom that could benefit my students in a meaningful way.
Liliana, I loved this video. It was very insightful and you're right it definitely showed, the "good, the bad, and the ugly" sides of technology. I think it is so important to look at both sides of the situation. I always find myself looking at both sides of technology. For instance, with texting, it is so convenient and I can interact with so many different people at the touch of a button. However, texting is beginning to replace the more personal phone calls, or face to face interaction. When it comes to the ease with which we can access the computer and television, life dynamics are once again affected. It is great that kids have tv shows and games to stimulate them and keep them busy. Some of the programs and games are even educational. However, kids are losing the need to hone in on their creativity and imagination in order to entertain themselves. Instead of playing outside, reading books, or doing art projects, kids sit in front of the tv or computer for hours. It is important as a future teacher to look at the pros and cons of technology and how it affects the future of our students
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Technology is very important in the classrooms of today. As the video stated, it can be used for all kinds of learners and works at their own pace with is probably the most important factor. When i was in elementary and high school we did not use too much technology. And your last sentence really resonated with me because how are we suppose to use technology to teach if we never learned with it ourselves? Teachers need to stay informed of the latest teaching strategies. I am currently in a mandatory methods class at MSU and the professor was teaching us of the different ways we could find out about workshops needed for our field. As a teacher it is very important to stay on top of things like this. I loved how the video showed a complete view about technology. Thanks for sharing!
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