After reading the assigned texts I realized that the common theme is that we as educators must provide our students with the essential skills and prepare them with the proper tools in order to survive in the digital world. I for one know that I feel more prepared now than ever after taking numerous educational technology courses. However, I am unsure whether the students I teach are prepared enough to survive considering the lack of technology that currently exists within our district. The Pearson text mentions that even though the contructivist theory does not correlate with technology, the theory does remain the foundation for the use of technology. With this constructivist foundation problem solving is the key, students have choice, and the learning is collaborative. I came across an article that questions both teachers and students whether or not they have the necessary skills in order to survive in the 21st century. It was interesting for me to read and hopefully it will be for some of you as well. My goal for this class is to take away a number of tools to incorporate literacy in my instruction at my current school through the use of technology. I'm hoping that as time goes on I am able to use technology with many aspects of student learning.
Thank you so much for your post. I agree with you and how we need to incorporate technology into the classroom in order to engage all learners. It is so difficult to make this happen with a lack of resources. Many resources that we seem to utilize, rarely have direct relation to a math classroom so that is where I typically struggle. There are a plethora of resources available but finding just the right one can prove to be very difficult. I look forward to reading more about your findings and opinions regarding this course.
ReplyDeleteSince you have been in the MET program for a while...what is the best tool you have discovered or used in you classroom? I teach at Francis Howell Central High and was wondering what others have done to incorporate much of what we have been learning with their students. Good luck as you get close to finishing!!
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