In previous generations, classroom learning often only included textbooks and lectures. Technology wasn't frequently present. However, in my generation, as well as upcoming generations, the technology used is almost as important as the material being learned. Children are being raised to understand the importance of technology in every aspect of life: entertainment, knowledge, and communication. Everyone is different; therefore, everyone learns differently. It is vital to present information in new, interesting ways for all types of learners. By using different sorts of technology, the presenter should be able to include everyone in their lesson.
A perfect example of using technology to include everyone is my World History teacher in high school. For almost every student in the class, World History seemed irrelevant and boring. However, my teacher made the class fun and interesting, and engaged everyone in the information. She always switched things up. Throughout the week, she presented mostly the same information in the form of a video, powerpoint, textbook learning, and made students look up the information individually on the computer. By doing this, the information she presented was comprehended by everyone in the class. I feel that all educators need to understand the importance of technology in our world, and begin to integrate it daily to the students so that they are well informed of the benefits of technology in their future careers and lives.
I agree that it is just as important to learn how to use technology in this day in age. It has become very important to use technology on a daily basis, as you said not only for entertainment but also for education and communication.
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely right! Technology definitely makes a difference in class.
ReplyDeleteIt did always make class better when we were able to look up the information on the internet instead of listening to lecture.
I also agree technology makes a huge difference in the classroom!I think using technology allows teachers to teach their students in many different ways that they will be able to comprehend it.
ReplyDeleteI think that is really awesome that your history teacher was able to appeal to so many different kind of learners in the class by using different forms of technology. I had a similar history teacher that liked to use up-to-date movies to show us as part of our lesson, such as braveheart. It definantly made history a lot more enjoyable!
ReplyDeleteI agree! Technology is a huge aspect in classrooms. Teachers' talking gets really boring quickly, so I think that its a great idea to switch things up with technology. Technology can help all of the different types of learners: auditory, visual, and kinesthetic.
ReplyDeleteWow~ that is quite an achievement!What your History teacher did...I personally enjoy learning about history, but most people groan or yawn when the hear about history. It is wonderful that you already had an experience of effective technology integration in your school years.
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