Wednesday, August 31, 2011
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
The Importance of Technology in Education
Quote- "Pundits may be asking if the Internet is bad for our children’s mental development, but the better question is whether the form of learning and knowledge-making we are instilling in our children is useful to their future."- Cathy N. Davidson
Reaction-As a future educator I am worried about the future and status of this nation. If children are not being taught the necessary skills for future jobs then who be able to take over those jobs and run this nation. The United States are already behind in education, but where will we be if we are not able to catch up or if we continue to fall behind others.
I believe that one way to solve this problem is to begin with the future teacher’s education. It is not possible for teachers to educate and inform students when they themselves have not mastered the skills that they are trying to teach.
If teachers become familiar with technology they can learn how to incorporate it in their classrooms every day. Instead of fighting technology educators should be embracing it which will benefit both teacher and student.
It is an educator’s job to make sure that students have the knowledge that they need to be successful. It is just a waste of the students and the teacher’s time if the students are learning information that is useless to them. That is why it is important for teachers to realize that the world of education is changing and to stop suppressing it.
References-
Heffernan, V. (2011, August 07). Education needs a digital-age upgrade. The newyork times. Retrieved from http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/07/education-needs-a-digital-age-upgrade/
Related Resources- This article elaborates further on the importance of education in classrooms. It also gives examples of how teachers use technology in their classrooms.
Reaction-As a future educator I am worried about the future and status of this nation. If children are not being taught the necessary skills for future jobs then who be able to take over those jobs and run this nation. The United States are already behind in education, but where will we be if we are not able to catch up or if we continue to fall behind others.
I believe that one way to solve this problem is to begin with the future teacher’s education. It is not possible for teachers to educate and inform students when they themselves have not mastered the skills that they are trying to teach.
If teachers become familiar with technology they can learn how to incorporate it in their classrooms every day. Instead of fighting technology educators should be embracing it which will benefit both teacher and student.
It is an educator’s job to make sure that students have the knowledge that they need to be successful. It is just a waste of the students and the teacher’s time if the students are learning information that is useless to them. That is why it is important for teachers to realize that the world of education is changing and to stop suppressing it.
References-
Heffernan, V. (2011, August 07). Education needs a digital-age upgrade. The newyork times. Retrieved from http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/07/education-needs-a-digital-age-upgrade/
JES&Co contributors. (n.d.). Importance of technology in education - this week’s topic on the gateway to 21st century skills . Retrieved from http://www.jesandco.org/component/content/article/96-importance-of-technology-in-education-this-weeks-topic-on-the-gateway-to-21st-century-skills
Related Resources- This article elaborates further on the importance of education in classrooms. It also gives examples of how teachers use technology in their classrooms.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Introduction
I am from Rivesville, WV and have lived there my entire life. I have wanted to be a teacher since I was in the 1st grade. I have decided that I want to be an elementary teacher and teach in Marion or Monongalia county. I believe that children learn by doing. I also believe that students benefit from listening to the thoughts and opinions of their peers. I would like to incorporate group activities and hands-on activities in my classroom. By doing so my students will learn how to use and apply thier knowledge; as well as how to share ideas and work with other to complete tasks.
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