Chapter 1 made me realize how much technology is out there and the different ways students get information. Technology used in schools has advanced from the textbook and blackboard, to overhead projectors and now ELMO's and SmartBoards. I liked how they related the advancement in technology, known as the Information Revolution or the Knowledge Revolution, to the Industrial Revolution. As technology changes, we as teachers need to help our students learn how to use the technology so when they get out into the workforce, they are ready for the advancements they will see. To do this, we need to keep up with the changing technology and incorporate it into our classrooms. We also need to be aware of the technology our students are using, and making sure they are using it correctly. Technology can be a great thing if used properly. As a teacher, we need to take into consideration our students and their access to technology to help them learn. We can’t assume that everyone has a computer at home where they can do their homework. Even though technology is advancing, there is still an economic gap that we need to be aware of and find ways to help those who may not have the resources available to them.
As a teacher, I will incorporate technology into my lessons and teach my students how to use the technology. I want to prepare my students for their future. I will make sure they have hands on opportunities to use the technology. I think it’s very important to not draw attention to students who may not be as well off economically as others. I will try to help those students who may not have access to the technology at home so they can complete their tasks. I will work with them so they will know how to use the computer or internet as well as another student who has access to a computer at home.
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