Friday, September 17, 2010

Keeping up with the times

One of the major roles of an educator is to ensure that students have the skills to problem solve and think critically about issues and matters relative to their jobs, life, and society. In a society where computers and technology are changing and increasing by the day, the task of teaching problem solving skills that are relative to up to date technology has become overwhelming, and one that’s means change. More than ever, teachers have to learn new technologies to keep up.
Ethically speaking, technology can create an educational divide between the “Haves” and the “Have Nots.” With new mathematical and science information becoming available daily on the internet, those with access to computers and broadband (high speed internet) are definitely at an advantage. Those with out, are left behind even further. This article brought to my attention the for technology to be apart of educational reform in every classroom, rather than the ones who can afford it because of fundraising.

Keeping up with the times
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  1. Annie NewtonSeptember 18, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    I thought you did a great job on your power point and at picking out the article. Your power point was insightful, not wordy, and you got the message across. I also liked the pictures you chose for your power point. I also agree that teachers should use the most up to date technology. If more teachers used more high tech supplies, they would be able to do more activities to help teach their students about the topic they are discussing, such as using vokis, blogs, and virtual field trips. By using more technology, more students will be excited to learn about the topic the teacher is discussing, participate more in class, and will improve in their grades.

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