Benefits of Technology in the Classroom
Technology
in the classroom is so important these days. Children of this generation are constantly being stimulated
with electronics. We live in a
society that is fast past and is always ready for the next bigger and better
thing. As an educator it is
important to stay in touch with the new learning methods. We are often afraid to explore these
type of learning methods but without technology incorporated into are everyday
lessons we will have students unengaged and not eager to learn.
Ipads are one of the best things that
you can use in the classroom.
There are so many educational apps that you can download into the ipad
that will help the learner.
Students are constantly playing computer games and on phones, or ipads
so why not have apps available to them so they can learn. One example, I had a student last year
that was unable to identify letters and sounds. I had a conference with her parents and they couldn’t
understand why she can figure out how to play a game from no directions but
cannot learn her letters and sounds.
I suggested for them to delete any app that was not helping her learn
and only download the apps we are using here at the school. With her using the app on her mother’s
phone and using the ipad here at school my student went from recognizing two
letters, no sounds to all 26 letters, sounds, and so much more in a matter of
two months. Technology k-12
instruction blogspot, states that when teachers incorporate technology into the
classroom, “Technology helps to change the role of teachers and
students in the classroom…deepen and enhance the learning process (Edutopia
Staff, 2008).” Technology
offers an excellent opportunity for students to guide their own learning.
http://technologyandk-12instruction.blogspot.com
"If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow." John Dewey
I love this
quote and if words could make a noise this word would be an atomic bomb blowing
up. I use technology in so many different forms in my career and I will
continue to do so. If we never
reinvent the wheel are the future of our children will be in complete
dismay. I will always find ways to
adapt to what is new so that my students can always reap the rewards.
Video below displays everything and more of why we need and have to have technology.
Marvilla, I really like your point of view about technology in the classroom, and as educators, we need to learn and continue to implement what they need with new technology. I am also working with children in an inclusive classroom setting, and I definitely can observe children's desire to learn with new technology. Also, using educational apps are very important for children, so teachers need to spend a certain amount of time to learn apps before teaching. Our school had an in service about iPad apps, and I learned many different ways to use an app.
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