Throughout
history there have been several revolutions that have changed the world, the
first agricultural revolution in 2000 BC, the scientific revolution in 1600s, the
industrial revolution in the 1800s, and the social revolution in the United
States in the 1960s. People who
attempted to ignore these revolutions and continue on with their life were left
behind. If teachers attempt to ignore
the technological revolution that is taking place they and the students that
they are charged to teach will be left behind as well.
Technology does not mean that students don’t need teachers anymore and technology does not mean that teachers must abandon many of their preferred means of instruction. According to Roblyer and Doering, “Teachers will always be more important than technology.” (p. 10). Technology should be seen as a variety of tools and methods that a teacher can add to their toolbox.
Technology does not mean that students don’t need teachers anymore and technology does not mean that teachers must abandon many of their preferred means of instruction. According to Roblyer and Doering, “Teachers will always be more important than technology.” (p. 10). Technology should be seen as a variety of tools and methods that a teacher can add to their toolbox.
Opportunities for Teachers: Teachers can use technology to: present information, peak their students’ interest, help their students practice skills and receive immediate feedback, to assess their students, organize their grades and teaching materials, and to communicate with their students and parents outside of class.
Opportunities for Students: Students can use technology to: improve their computer literacy, research and explore new information, create products, practice traditional literacy and numeracy skills, conduct simulations, share information with fellow classmates, and track their own scores and progress.
Opportunities for Parents: Parents can use technology to: monitor their child’s progress, communicate with teachers, and see the products their child creates.
Technology should be used to enhance teaching methodologies and to create a classroom community. One
of the best illustrations of enhancing teaching, creating a classroom community, and involving parents can be seen at: http://russellst.school.nz/ where the
entire elementary has taken technology, particularly classroom and student
blogs to the next level.
Works Cited
Works Cited
M.D. Roblyer,
A. H. (2013). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching Sixth
Edition. New Jersey, NJ, USA: Pearson Education.
Russell Street School. (n.d.). Russell Street School:
Inspiring 21st Century Learners. Retrieved September 6, 2013, from Russell
Street School: Inspiring 21st Century Learners: http://russellst.school.nz/
This is my favorite line, "Technology does not mean that students don’t need teachers anymore and technology does not mean that teachers must abandon many of their preferred means of instruction." It is upsetting that people think that integrating technology is turning on a video and sitting back. There is so much more to it and we have to educate the parents about technology integration too.
ReplyDeleteI found the parallels you drew in your first paragraph very strong. We would be irresponsible if we did not utilize technology in our teaching. I also agree that creating a community within your classroom is important and can make or break a students desire to get much out of a course. I have observed that through classes I have taken in this class as well as heard it emphasized as a necessity in several of my other classes.
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