I thought this article
was relevant and important to us as future educators because it shows the
transition schools are making towards a more technological focused
classroom. This movement to have a board
dedicated to the digital educational world is a great way to step up the
standards for teachers as well as develop a schools pedagogy further. I truly believe that teachers need to be
educated on how to incorporate technology but also how to make it meaningful
for the students. Too often, we see the
over use of PowerPoint while meaningful instruction lacks.
Although
I think this is a great movement for the world of technology, I think that the process
needs to be amplified in order to make a true difference in the world of
education. Two days dedicated to
discussion is not enough to tackle the extensive options for classroom teachers
to incorporate technology. Further, I think that we as educators forget that
technology is not only defined by iPads in the classroom and can be used to a
students advantage if teachers are simply educated in how to properly integrate
technology in order to make a difference.
More importantly, like mentioned in the article, how can technology
become a huge part of educational life if the students do not have access
outside of school. How can we as
educators tend to that issue? How can we
keep up with the changing world’s job market and demands without incorporating
these trends in schools? How can school districts motivate their teachers, more
specifically their seasoned teachers, to learn about technology and the
incorporation into the classroom?
You pose some thought provoking questions. We also cannot assume that all students have equal knowledge about computers and how to use them well. The majority of us are in the Digital Age at the moment, but there are still some who are not able to afford computers or other high tech devices. That means that some students have an unfair advantage over others.
ReplyDeleteFor the teachers, you are correct, one or two sessions about technology isn't enough to help teachers properly integrate technology in the classroom. We need more direction and we need time to experiment with the technologies to make sure they will provide a better education to our students instead of hindering it by wasting time or complicating a lesson.