Submitted by Señor Williams (not verified) on April 23, 2008 - 15:44.
I think that Technology in our schools is more exciting than frightening to me as an educator. I love technological advances and I use technology regularly in my classroom and in my life. (I always want the latest gadget.) Students are highly motivated by technology and it is definitely a tremendous resource for teachers. I think that with proper training it will be "teachers" (in the traditional sense on the word) who will facilitate the use of new technologies for students and it will be "teachers" who help students understand how best to use technology in order to create, collaborate, investigate, and explore the world and their own imaginations. Technology is wonderful if used correctly. It will definitely NOT replace the human element necessary to educate children though.
I think that Technology in
Submitted by Señor Williams (not verified) on April 23, 2008 - 15:44.
I think that Technology in our schools is more exciting than frightening to me as an educator. I love technological advances and I use technology regularly in my classroom and in my life. (I always want the latest gadget.) Students are highly motivated by technology and it is definitely a tremendous resource for teachers. I think that with proper training it will be "teachers" (in the traditional sense on the word) who will facilitate the use of new technologies for students and it will be "teachers" who help students understand how best to use technology in order to create, collaborate, investigate, and explore the world and their own imaginations. Technology is wonderful if used correctly. It will definitely NOT replace the human element necessary to educate children though.