1. I believe there are a few reasons that influence teachers to teach teach and use technology in the classroom. It is a way to accommodate for all types of learners, like having PowerPoint up for the visual learners and talking through a lesson at the same time for the auditory learners. It is also a huge part of our culture today and having kids become more comfortable using technology is important in a classroom. It encourages the teacher to help teach students new skills that involve technology.
2. The ISTE Standards I think are a great way to create standards for students and teachers. As we discussed in class, its a great way to make sure children are hitting certain milestones with technology, since they do need to acquire these skills. But ISTE is also a great way to set standards for teachers and make sure they are knowledgeable on how to teach and implement technology in the classroom. I agree with the fact that it suggested that technology is a way to inspire. It is a great resource and should be utilized. Although, it says that technology should be something children have a high level fluency in and I know I am probably not at that level as an adult.
3. To be a digital native means to have grown up with technology. But as we discussed in class, you may not have access to technology based on location, SES, etc even though you were born in the time of technology. So I think its important to recognize as a teacher you will have all levels of students when it comes to technology. I think technology is an important skill to have because once you are an adult, you need to have basic skills and be comfortable with it, but it shouldn't be all you know. We said that technology will never replace teachers and I agree with that because although technology is a great skill, there is so much more to learning that you can not from a computer.
This is very true, individuals mostly see the ITSE for students . However it can also be used to aid teachers improve on their teaching styles accordingly for students who require different things. It can aid with children from a low SES background or children in bad neighborhoods who do not have access to technology.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with your first point on how using technology can help accommodate the different types of learners. I never thought about something as simple as a PowerPoint could be very effective for two different types. Thanks for the insight.
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