What do I see in the future of education? I see a computer at every student's desk. I believe that a computer will become as important as a pencil in the years to come. Children will be as familiar and comfortable with their computers as they are with their crayons. Technology is slowly creeping into education it is finding resistant at the elementary levels with teachers, who themselves don't know and are scared to use technology. While technology is making it's way into education many classrooms have one to four computers at most. Computers are used by students as an activity not a method of learning. Technology is growing so quickly educators will have no choice but to incorporate the diversity and practicability of technology into their classroom. Computers give students the opportunity to explore, create, and learn. The internet and certain education programs provide students ways to overcome problems they may have in a traditional classroom. A student that maybe surpassing the curriculum in class could move onto higher level material while still participating in the same action as the rest of the class. A student that may suffer from autism could be taught via internet with the countries top specialist. Technology enhances access, absorption, and attention to education. Children can now use computers as a primary source of education rather than an occasional treat. One fear I see is that teachers will lean too much on the computer programs children will be using. It is important that students still be stimulated in other methods of learning and are not stuck at a desk all day. Teachers must take active roles in technology and not be replaced by it.
I really think that you’re right when it comes to having computers for every child at their desk! And I think it is crazy how you said that kids are becoming as comfortable with computers as they are with crayons!!! I notice that when I go in and help a second grade class, not only do most of them have cell phones (which are way cooler than mine) but they are using them, and on the internet. It is weird to think how just in a span of five years how much small children have advanced. I do hope that with all the advancement in technology that this does not eliminate the need for teachers, like you said teachers should take an active role in this new advancement not be replaced by it.
ReplyDeleteYou know to be honest at first I didn't see how certain things we were doing in the classroom were going to benefit us as potential teachers, but as we become more informed of our changing society I am seeing we definately need to keep up with it and stay informed. I love how you compare technology with crayons. It is a great illustration, and it is like totally on key with the times. Even though society is changing, you brought up an excellent point and that was students do or at least will have the ability to explore, create and learn- things that every teacher wants for their students.
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