I believe that there is a time and a place for technology in the classroom. I think that it can be a hindrance and a help. I believe that some of the pros that can come from technology in the classroom are some of the following
1.Easier communication with parents
2.Faster communication
3. Faster and easier access to recourse's
4.Blogs can increase thoughts and thinking
5.A better way to express and let out thought and feelings
6.Helps with social interaction and shows reflection from others
Many cons also come along with technology in the class, the following is a list that I came up with myself and some views from others.
1.Lack of face to face interaction
2.miscommunication
3.Emotionless communication
4.Non reliable sources
5.hurtful feedback on blogs that could hurt students
6.Possible inappropriate communication
7.Lack of using recourse's such as books, magazines and newspapers
I feel as though maybe I am more of an "old fashion" future educator. I would rather receive handouts in class then look online, read from a book then scroll through a huge file online. I wonder how it would be for adult students would react if they came back to school and had to learn with technology?
Great beliefs and thoughts!! I think it is vital that educators find a proper balance between technology and tradition. It will also be important for educators and students to understand technology in order to use it properly.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I believe that technology can be over used and also abused in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI tend to feel the same as you, Andrea. I would probably be considered an "old fashion" future educator, myself. Technology definitely has it's perks. However, I don't have a smart phone, or use all of the latest networks, so I see where you're coming from. Face to face communication is so important and sometimes I wonder what the world will come to if technology contines to take over like it has.
ReplyDeleteI like how you talked about the pro's and con's. That is a great way to show both sides of the story. I do think that technology has a certain place and time in education, but i also think that it just depends on how the student learns. Some children dont like having a million papers to hold on to and organize, some like it online where they can get it anywhere or anytime they want (or have internet access).
ReplyDeleteI agree that there are pros and cons to technology in the classroom. Technology is so important to today's world and must be intergrated in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. There are many pros and cons that come with using technology in the classroom.
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