1) how technology affects students in their everyday experiences inside and outside the classroom
2) how technology can engage students during lessons and
3) is there a way to disconnect from the technology being used.
First off, technology is everywhere. No matter where you look someone is using a form of technology, whether it be a phone, tablet, or computer, etc... It changes the way children are being raised and taught. In the book "Transforming Learning with New Technologies," it states that children ages 8-18 are members in the iGeneration. This means they have grown up using computers and other technologies during their everyday lifestyle. I mean think about it, when you are out at dinner with your family, how many children do you see on their phone instead of socializing with their family. It is amazing how much technology has gotten to people.
Now talking about inside the classroom, what do you think happens? Do you think teachers ignore the fact that their students are on the phone all the time? Do you think they try to incorporate the new technologies into their teaching? Some teachers have gotten to the point to where they are incorporating the cell phones into the lessons. For example, I had a college professor who during the lesson had a survey for us to do and we had to text our answers in and we all saw what answer was picked as it was being picked. It could even be as simple as having students go home and search information on the computer.
Great reflective blog post on three very relevant and important concepts. :) It is amazing how integral and ubiquitous technology has become in our lives. I do think that sometimes people put the blame on technology for some negative consequences, but it really is about the humans controlling (or not!) their use of technology...and the key is purposeful balance!
ReplyDeleteIn addition, you added visual enhancements. However, your images appear to be copyrighted and are not attributed. For this class (and hopefully, all digital writing in your own classes and as a future teacher), I want you to use only public domain or Creative Commons licensed images with proper citation - check out the screencast link on 'how to' in Module page on Creating Blogger. :) For future blog posts, continue what you started here with the addition of appropriate and cited images as well as a web 2.0 digital tool that you create and embed (or link if embed code is not available). And also remember that you always need a resource section at the end of your post to include the textbook as a resource in proper APA citation.