Technology Integration: What Happens Now?
By Linda Merillat, Jennifer Holvoet, and Doug Adams
This is a very informing article about the government trying to provide funds to help schools keep up with technology. A program called R*TEC which covers the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona provides the resources for the schools in these states. It was said in the article that two-thirds of the United States is connected to technology in some way. Our students need to be introduced to technology to keep up with this country and the world. Technology is an extremely important of the American culture and if teachers do not do their best to provide ways for the future work force of America, the United States will fall behind.
Do you think that the government should supply more to schools when it comes to technology?
I believe they should because I know that I am behind now and with new advances everyday in technology our future will be further behind than I am. I had access to a computer a few times a year and that is the same for some students now. We are so far ahead now than we were ten years ago.
Do you think that America relies too much on technology?
I do not think we do now but it seems that we could be heading in that direction.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Journal 6
Social Justice: Choice or Necessity?
by Colleen Swain and David Edyburn
The main idea of the article is to express the feelings of social justice when dealing with technology. There are not sufficient programs to aid students with their computer skills. It is up to the teachers to find out a way to include technology in their curriculum. It is stated in the article that students can be at a major disadvantage if they are behind in technology which can effect them in future education and in employment. Students can be exceptional in their studies or in the job field; they are pursuing and are passed over due to their lack of technological skills. When students are asked to share the resources in the class, everyone knows that this never comes to pass and it is the same when it comes down to sharing computers. The article pointed out that the males obtain more hands on with the technology provided then the girls. If something is not done to help, our students with technology teachers are setting them up for failure.
How would you help to make technology accessible to all of your students?
I would have assignments due where the students will have to send their work to me on a class blog. Set up some computer lab time for the students incase they do not have access at home.
How do you feel about students missing out jobs because of their lack of technological skill?
If feel horrible because it is our duty as educators to equip our students with the tools to succeed.
by Colleen Swain and David Edyburn
The main idea of the article is to express the feelings of social justice when dealing with technology. There are not sufficient programs to aid students with their computer skills. It is up to the teachers to find out a way to include technology in their curriculum. It is stated in the article that students can be at a major disadvantage if they are behind in technology which can effect them in future education and in employment. Students can be exceptional in their studies or in the job field; they are pursuing and are passed over due to their lack of technological skills. When students are asked to share the resources in the class, everyone knows that this never comes to pass and it is the same when it comes down to sharing computers. The article pointed out that the males obtain more hands on with the technology provided then the girls. If something is not done to help, our students with technology teachers are setting them up for failure.
How would you help to make technology accessible to all of your students?
I would have assignments due where the students will have to send their work to me on a class blog. Set up some computer lab time for the students incase they do not have access at home.
How do you feel about students missing out jobs because of their lack of technological skill?
If feel horrible because it is our duty as educators to equip our students with the tools to succeed.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Journal 4
From Toy to Tool
By Liz Kolb
The article helped the reader realize that instead of fighting students with their use of technology (cell phones), teachers should embrace it and transform it form a toy to a tool like the title says. The idea of using audioblogger is a great one. Kolb does a great job in weighing the pros and cons but the reader can tell that she feels this is an excellent way to incorporate the cell phone in the classroom. Some school systems have tried their best to prohibit cell phones from their schools, but as Kolb points out, cell phones are just apart of the culture and it is a way that students communicate. In stead of always fighting and future and refusing to change, teachers need to learn to roll with the punches and connect with the students.
Would you use audioblogging in your classroom? Why?
I would use audioblogging because as teachers we need to evolve with our students and continue to find new ways to keep education interesting.
How do you feel about cell phones in your class?
I like attention and having people listen to me, so I would not like to have cell phones in my class. However, after reading the article I can see the use of them.
By Liz Kolb
The article helped the reader realize that instead of fighting students with their use of technology (cell phones), teachers should embrace it and transform it form a toy to a tool like the title says. The idea of using audioblogger is a great one. Kolb does a great job in weighing the pros and cons but the reader can tell that she feels this is an excellent way to incorporate the cell phone in the classroom. Some school systems have tried their best to prohibit cell phones from their schools, but as Kolb points out, cell phones are just apart of the culture and it is a way that students communicate. In stead of always fighting and future and refusing to change, teachers need to learn to roll with the punches and connect with the students.
Would you use audioblogging in your classroom? Why?
I would use audioblogging because as teachers we need to evolve with our students and continue to find new ways to keep education interesting.
How do you feel about cell phones in your class?
I like attention and having people listen to me, so I would not like to have cell phones in my class. However, after reading the article I can see the use of them.
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