Lessons Learned

In our ever-changing world, it is important to keep up with technology and the advantages it offers. It is important to integrate technology into the classroom and I believe that most students enjoy learning this way because that is what they understand and that is what they are used to. Through the article called "Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum? The Reasons are Many" I learned that technology in the class must support four key components: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts. All these components combined can create a positive classroom environment where quality learning can take place.

We are constantly exposed to multiple types of media whether it is television, the internet, radio, or cell phones. Through reading the articles and watching the videos this week, I learned that as educators it is important that we teach our kids how to use this technology properly, but it is also important to teach students how to communicate face-to-face. Today, students are used to communicating in a passive-aggressive manner. If they want, they almost never have to confront a person to discuss a feelings, problems or conflicts. This worries me because I do not want my own children to grow up in a world acting like robots. My ultimate goal as a teacher is to be able to teach my students how important it is to be computer literate, but also the necessity of being able to communicate in the real world.