Thursday, September 1, 2011
Reflection Week 2
One of the most interesting lessons that I learned from the class and reading is, I am definitely not part of the iGeneration. Although I may have thought that I was computer and technologically literate, I must say that I have a lot to learn. A few years ago I experimented with making videos through the moviemaker program at school. The kids thought that this was the best thing since sliced Wonder Bread, and loved it. Here four years removed, the world of technology has changed dramatically, and I realized that I need to change with it. Long past are the days of just having the students research and create beautiful powerpoints. Now, the students are looking forward to creating YouTube videos, and having their peers check them out. Taking this class has certainly, and will, increase my knowledge of how to use technology to enhance student learning and creativity, and not use technology as the primary tool for educating the students. In all fairness to educators "scared" to use technology I have a helpful hint. Let the students use their technological skills and teach you a little something. Thanks!
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There is always something new to learn in technology, there are so many resources out there that it's hard to keep up with everything, I can tell you that I've been in this field for more than 15 years, technology is growing exponentially, there is a war between companies on which one deliver the best technology, some of them focus on performance, other on speed, others on reliability, other on support and customer service, but everyone is trying to deliver the best products because they know that's where the money is. On the other hand, us as technology-students or end-users we have to read and research about how to implement all of these technologies in our classrooms. So to summarize it, we are not going to finish learning about technology. Unfortunately, like a classmate mentioned, in order to have a rich-technology classroom requires money, and sometimes school districts don't support that much.
ReplyDeleteI know how to use technology but at times struggle keeping up with technology becasue it seems to constantly be changing. I am going to take your advice and have the students become the teachers.
ReplyDeleteI think being interactive with students and technology is an outstanding idea.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that it is so important for students to be able to create using available technology. I have found the free online tool, photostory, to be an easy yet fun way for students to create their own digital storytelling projects.
ReplyDelete"In all fairness to educators "scared" to use technology I have a helpful hint. Let the students use their technological skills and teach you a little something."
ReplyDeleteWell said!
You took me back when you said the movie maker. Now kids are so sophisticated and what took me hours of training to understand, they pick up in 5 minutes.
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