Technology in the Classroom
A Change of Heart
At the beginning of the semester...
"Media platforms by themselves are neutral; what matters most are the choices made by parents, educators, educational professionals, companies, and other content providers in order to encourage a balanced pattern of consumption."
To me, this means that it is the responsibility of the teacher, parent, or caregiver to help a child understand the apprporiate use of technology. It is also their responsibility to monitor children's use of the computer and what activities are being done.
Take-away Sites
Powtoon
Gamestar Mechanic
"Games are a popular — and effective — classroom tool. Educators can use them to immerse kids in content, assess learning and modify behavior. They can teach life skills, such as collaboration and team building, and encourage students to be competitive but fair."
EDpuzzle
Becoming a Better Teacher
My opinions still stand on how much technology should be used, and the potential risk for getting off task or misuse. This being said, I now understand that the use of technology in the classroom is not rooted in evil but instead a valuable tool for greater and more involved learning.
Jessica Orcutt
Email: Jmorcutt@millersville.edu
Location: Millersville, PA, United States
Phone: 484-574-9867
Assistive Technology
"If we are going to ensure the success of all students, we must be much more committed to locating resources, strategies, and tools that support academic performance."
As teachers, it is our responsibility to seek out and provide our students with the accommodations they need to be successfull.