Let’s recap on what we previously
discussed. Technology is no longer
just an adult’s device. This type of
technology, as well as many others, are now being used as educational devices
due to the way they engage students, how they reduce long term costs, increase
the educational resources available to students, and make learning fast and
easy. Who doesn’t like the sound
of that?
As proof of the benefits of education IT, a
small charter school located in Chicago, North Kenwood Oakland School, started
using technology in the classroom. “Reading Eggs” is the program being used by five and six year
olds to enhance their learning experience. The director of North Kenwood Oakland School strongly
believes that this method has really improved learning and made the kids want
to learn. While it works to help the
students learn faster it also allows the teachers more time to teach, reducing
the amount of time they would have been spent grading, lecturing verbally or
preparing for the following days activities. This program has allowed the school to analyze each students
work for the day and keep a record of their progress.
As children get older, gain independence and
discover their interests, learning will continue past schooling and onto
wherever they may choose to travel or acquire a job. The director of North Kenwood Oakland School also stated
that another benefit to their program was that children could explore and learn
outside of the classroom as well due to the resources that are right at their
fingertips. What do you think the
difference would have been if you had access to Education IT when you were in
grade school? As a college
student, learning outside of a classroom setting is now possible by programs
such as Moodle and Blackboard. These
programs have been very beneficial and most students can agree that they are
helpful, informative and reliable. College students, how would you deal with
not having assignments, syllabi, notes, tests and quizzes available online?
How would you describe the way you learn
best? Do you think that the way
you learn is identical to the way that other people learn? I hope not! The way in which these programs analyze and document the
progress of each and every student is extremely beneficial. They are able to mold their instruction
to each student to get the best results, while also providing the teacher with
information about where they can assist each individual.
While including technology in the classroom
is a great addition to learning in the 21st century, a few other
ways were listed in our reading that include wikis, podcasts and training
videos. These are all great ways
to enhance our learning and exercise our brains in a more fun and engaging
manner.
Whether people like the idea of technology in
the classroom or not, it’s not going anywhere. The best way to adapt to Education IT is to find ways in
which it can be most useful and helpful to you. Many benefits have been found from the infusion of
technology into education, now it’s time to find more.
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I embrace the use of technology in classrooms. As the mother to a 5 year old and a 2 year old it has helped me tremendously. I am able to use kindergarten preparation apps to help my 5 year old in the areas that he is not doing as well. It also has helped him to get a head start in reading. He loves playing his games and doesn't realize that he is learning at the same time. As for my two year old, he is doing even better when it comes to learning the information needed for kindergarten compared to when his older brother was his age. When the oldest was 2 I was hesitant to use technology and television. I taught him at home the "old fashion way." Needless to say, the technology has been a better teacher at shapes, numbers, reading and colors than I am. Now I get to focus more on social behavior such as manners, and obeying and one on one time. It will be interesting to see how different education will be in 10 years.
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I love the involvement of technology in the classroom. I think it is a great way for children to become excited about learning in a different way than before. My younger sister tutors students and the one little boy learns a lot better on the ipad. The use of technology put education in a whole new light.
ReplyDeleteAs for me, I am a very visual learner, so the computer and ipad are all good ways for me to grasp concepts. I am hopeful that technology in classrooms will provide a new outlet for students, and education.
-Kayla Hahn
I think technology in the classroom is very beneficial, especially in the form of online classes. Depending how the schedule is set up it allows students to learn at their own pace instead of having to work at the pace of other students. I was wondering if your research showed any negative results of too much technology in the classroom, perhaps young students getting too dependent on such tools? -Emily Bridge
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