Computers and new technologies are important because teachers need to be able present and teach information in the most efficient way by creating a critical thinking and problem solving environment. This environment can only be created through today’s new technologies. I agree with one of the issues proposed in the chapter. Higher and more difficult standards are being set for grade school students to achieve but the teachers technological aids are not advancing at the same rate. Due to this, it is becoming progressively difficult for teachers to obtain the most effective learning environment.
When using the computer in the professional teaching environment, I plan to use computers to teach students to acquire, process, and present information using the computer as the primary tool. I plan to create a complex learning environment and authentic tasks. I plan to implement social negotiation and shared responsibility as part of learning. Most importantly the computer will be used as a primary visual aid in the classroom setting.
Though I agree with the issue at hand that I discussed in paragraph one, I will admit that today’s technology is increasing within the schools. Most public schools have enough computers to supply every 3-5 students and most of the computers are close to being the best sold in stores. Classrooms are also becoming more technical. This is far more advanced then when I was in grade school, so I do feel like students are being supplied with the right tools to achieve well beyond the academic standards
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17 years ago
While I believe you are right when you say that schools are becoming more advanced, I disagree that this is all they need to "achieve well beyond academic standards". Personally, I'm worried that teachers and students alike are relying too much on computers. As a small example, think about how awful some people's handwriting is already, now multiply that by 10 because they started doing word processing that much earlier. In addition, students will always surpass the teacher in knowledge of technology and if we aren't careful they will take advantage of that by inventing new ways to cheat. Think about how it must have been for teachers the first time people started programming their graphic calculators to do things that they were not intended to do.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you a 100 percent! The way you plan to use technology when you begin teaching. I've always felt like visual learning is key and I completely agree that teaching with the computer as a tool will create a progressive hand on learning experience for the students.
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