After viewing a short video entitled, A Vision of K-12 Students, I realize the importance of using new technologies in the classroom and just how important technology is to students. The video breaks down the amount of time they spend per week reading books (2 hours) to the amount of spend on the computer (5.5 hours). Students are spending twice the amount of time on the computer than reading a book and they would probably spend more time on the computer if parents or teachers allowed them.
The main point is that students want to learn by using the Internet or other web based technologies. They want to use their Ipod to learn, they want blog, they want to create something on the Internet. We, as educators of these students, need to follow their interests. We need to reach out to them digitally.
The sad fact is, as the video mentions, is that a majority of teachers are not familiar with wikis, blogs, and podcasts and therefore, can not incorporate them into the classroom. I can understand now why this course has been designed and how it will help to educate this new generation of educators in innovative pedagogical tools on the Internet.
Lindsay! I think the way you put it is great!! “The main point is that students want to learn by using the Internet or other web based technologies.” They do have the desire to learn that way and teachers should take that into account and incorporate technology into the class…we all will benefit. Teachers and parents should learn to reach out digitally! Thanks…Jennifer F.
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ReplyDeleteI'm happy that you will be among the "new wave" of teachers who realize students' desire to learn through new technology and will harness that interest through your use of new tools to help you meet the standards for your field.
Dr. Burgos