After countless hours in workshops pertaining to the use of technology in the classroom, I can say that there are numerous ways to use technology in the classroom. Everything from administrative work to the way we teach in a modern classroom involves technology. With web quests, pod casts, power points, etc. as old news, even our grade books have gone into the technological age. The problem that remains is, how much information is too much information? Our students have figured out how to use an mp3 player to cheat on a test before many teachers even knew what an mp3 player is. I can enrich the students lives with all sorts of media. I can even use those things my students use to 'escape' from doing homework as teaching tools. If they can't afford to visit Paris, thy can experience it on their computer. They can talk to students who share their interests but just happen to live almost 4,000 miles away. Can't come to school because of a lengthy illness and your parents want you to keep up your studies? Easily managed with pod casts, video conferencing and IM-ing. No matter how many ideas I come up with, I know that there are many more out there. Even this blog format. Before I wrote in my teaching journal and I would read it and reflect on events. Now I can get feed back from someone on the other side of the world.
As Lisa B. Says, "How cool is that?"
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The amount of technology out there, and the rate at which it changes can definitely be overwhelming! But, as you have alluded, exciting, as well. I can relate to both of these feelings as I have vacillated between them during our technology class this summer.
Technology has opened up so many doors--some good and some bad. It is now a matter of teaching our students the benefits and how to properly use their resources. I know in several cases, we will have to convince the administration of using blogs and wikis.
How cool is that?
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