2) Weekly blog response- each week I will post a link to an article or blog related to technology in education and ask you a few questions. To respond, leave a comment below. You will need to log in with your google account info.
Go to this blog post: Adventures in Pencil Integration
Response Questions:
a) What the heck is he talking about?
b) How does this compare to your own experiences? What concerns do you have or have you heard from others about computers in the classroom?
a.)He is talking about the advancement in technology. Using the examples of chalk and boards to pencil and paper. In today's world it is pencil and paper vs. computers.
ReplyDeleteb.) I am still getting used to all of the advantages of the computer. I don't understand all of the computer lingo. So, I get lost in the explanations of what some of the functions are for.
he is talking about how we are in an ever changing world and that chalk and slates are old things, the new things are paper and pencil and even though the children may fall behind then they are getting prepared to getting ahead. We are now into the technology part of the world where 10 yrs ago my grandmother had told me that one day we will be holding a computer into the palm of our hands. I didnt believe her, the other day i realized how right she was. I am holding a blackberry which is a form of a computer.
ReplyDeleteI dont have any concerns, we are advancing in a always changing world.
a.) he guy is talking about switching to a more advance technology or method.
ReplyDeleteb.) the big move from cd's to mp3 players. but i have no concerns
I think computers in the class rooms are a great idea, but along with the good and positive advances, sadly there is also a down side, there is a lot of negative too be found with the internet. It's good learning if it's used correctly.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny but also very true technology is good to have and use.
ReplyDeleteHe is talking about the vast changes in technology. It seems that once we are familiar with the current technology something new is out.
ReplyDeleteAs for myself, I am still learning and getting comfortable with the advantages of technology.
I'm still getting use to spending more time with the usage of the many technologyn of computers. I honestly still use the pencil paper procedure as it takes me back to where i started from and encourages me to learn more about the technology.
ReplyDeleteI feel that the whole concept of technology in the classroom plays a vital role, just like back in the day a paper and pencil played a vital role in ones education. Technology can scare some people at times and not so with others. So I can see the relation between this article and technology today.
ReplyDeleteI agree technology is advancing at such a fast pace, we just have to learn as much as we can and keep up with the change.
ReplyDeleteWe all know that technology is always expanding and we need to grow with it. Some people are not technology inclined and still stick with the old ways of teaching. The ones who are still in the past need to find ways to improve themselves to help students grow with technology.
ReplyDeleteI believe having more technology in the classroom is better, it also serves as an independent learning skill. Also if you have a a group that isnt at a level and you need extra help with something these tools will be there for you to assist a child or group.
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