Technology taking over the classroom - Classroom 2.02024-03-19T02:37:48Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/technology-taking-over-the-classroom?feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Lissa,
I really enjoy int…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-02-17:649749:Comment:9129762013-02-17T00:35:59.022ZJennifer Eschhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JenniferEsch
<p>Hi Lissa,</p>
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<p>I really enjoy integrating technology into the classroom, although I view it as a tool rather than a end-all or something that should complete replace pens, paper, whiteboards, etc.</p>
<p>In the past, however, I've worked for an educational foundation that funded workshops for high school students in rural areas. Part of the reason the foundation did this was because the school would not/could not teach students the process of applying to college, teach them the…</p>
<p>Hi Lissa,</p>
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<p>I really enjoy integrating technology into the classroom, although I view it as a tool rather than a end-all or something that should complete replace pens, paper, whiteboards, etc.</p>
<p>In the past, however, I've worked for an educational foundation that funded workshops for high school students in rural areas. Part of the reason the foundation did this was because the school would not/could not teach students the process of applying to college, teach them the technological tools they would need to be successful in college, etc. We found that some of this had to do with lack of resources (in one county, the largest computer lab throughout the county had only 12 computers and they were all ancient).</p>
<p>We also found some of it had to do with "local politics" and the background/level of education of a lot of the leaders in the communities. Some never went to college, some were farmers, some did not feel there should be a library, didn't think students should ever go to college, etc. - because they never had or did those things.</p>
<p>I think there were times when the teachers who wanted to integrate technology or work towards changing the culture finally gave up because of the resistance. And I think there were times when there were teachers and school leaders who were part of the problem.</p>
<p>I think it will be interesting to see how education will look when the first generation who truly grew up only knowing life with the internet, iPads, smart phones, etc. takes over leadership roles.</p> Hi Keeley,
I didn't use compu…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-02-17:649749:Comment:9125732013-02-17T00:27:06.066ZJennifer Eschhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JenniferEsch
<p>Hi Keeley,</p>
<p>I didn't use computers to write and edit papers until I got to high school and, while there are times I prefer editing a printed copy of a paper rather than editing on a computer (and vice versa), I find it challenging to edit extensive handwritten papers. I'm impressed with your ability to do so! I haven't really heard of others with that skill. Is it for simply your own writing that you have that preference? Or do you have that preference with others' writing as…</p>
<p>Hi Keeley,</p>
<p>I didn't use computers to write and edit papers until I got to high school and, while there are times I prefer editing a printed copy of a paper rather than editing on a computer (and vice versa), I find it challenging to edit extensive handwritten papers. I'm impressed with your ability to do so! I haven't really heard of others with that skill. Is it for simply your own writing that you have that preference? Or do you have that preference with others' writing as well?</p>
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<p>I really enjoyed reading and agree with your thoughts on a balance between paper/pen and technology in the classroom.</p> Hi Melissa,
There is a total…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-18:649749:Comment:9045662013-01-18T19:08:04.241ZLucy D Robertshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LucyDRoberts80
Hi Melissa,<br />
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There is a total lack of technology in my current placement, but thinking about it, there is a lack of technology generally, especially as we have the equipment, but the teachers I work with don't make use of it. The main focus of lessons is to watch demonstrations by the tutor, then for students to go off and use the materials. We do have computers which the students use to help with research and recording their findings, and of course they have their mobile phones, but I can't…
Hi Melissa,<br />
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There is a total lack of technology in my current placement, but thinking about it, there is a lack of technology generally, especially as we have the equipment, but the teachers I work with don't make use of it. The main focus of lessons is to watch demonstrations by the tutor, then for students to go off and use the materials. We do have computers which the students use to help with research and recording their findings, and of course they have their mobile phones, but I can't say that I have seen any lesson I've been in where tutors are giving a lesson using the available technology. I am talking mainly about fine art classes, but it highlights that maybe we are missing a trick here to enhance the learning experience. That's one to give some thought to for my next session! Hi Melissa, I tried doing one…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-17:649749:Comment:9041462013-01-17T20:45:50.552ZDavid Antrobushttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DavidAntrobus
<p>Hi Melissa, I tried doing one of my observation classes with a prezi presentation and loads of youtube videos and I forgot to actually talk with the students. I made the mistake of thinking if I used technology this would keep the students interested in what I was teaching. After 15 mins they lost interest. I forgot to actually engage them in the learning and ask them questions. Allow them to drive the lesson, at the end of the day it was there lesson not mine. I think technology has to…</p>
<p>Hi Melissa, I tried doing one of my observation classes with a prezi presentation and loads of youtube videos and I forgot to actually talk with the students. I made the mistake of thinking if I used technology this would keep the students interested in what I was teaching. After 15 mins they lost interest. I forgot to actually engage them in the learning and ask them questions. Allow them to drive the lesson, at the end of the day it was there lesson not mine. I think technology has to assist the teaching not replace it and I have returned to the old fashioned board and pen and finding it works well. I do think though that setting up a classroom blog and resource page could have benefits.</p> I'm also with you on this, Th…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-04:649749:Comment:9004232013-01-04T14:07:43.159ZKeeley Knowleshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KeeleyKnowles
<p>I'm also with you on this, Theresa :) </p>
<p>A broad education delivered truthfully, fairly and inclusively (celebrating diversity and all types of individual thinkers) would go some way to shaping happy, expressive and effective communicators that know and feel they are valued. With a strong sense of self worth and inner contentment in their REAL lives, and the confidence to discuss openly sensitive topics within education and in the home/community, perhaps the 'on-line' persona might…</p>
<p>I'm also with you on this, Theresa :) </p>
<p>A broad education delivered truthfully, fairly and inclusively (celebrating diversity and all types of individual thinkers) would go some way to shaping happy, expressive and effective communicators that know and feel they are valued. With a strong sense of self worth and inner contentment in their REAL lives, and the confidence to discuss openly sensitive topics within education and in the home/community, perhaps the 'on-line' persona might become less significant in the lives of some.</p> Striking a balance. Yes. And…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-04:649749:Comment:9004212013-01-04T13:52:18.937ZKeeley Knowleshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KeeleyKnowles
<p>Striking a balance. Yes. And actually talking (and listening, arguing, compromising, sharing, valuing, respecting, helping and so on), to other <em>people</em>. I agree with you, Colin.</p>
<p>Striking a balance. Yes. And actually talking (and listening, arguing, compromising, sharing, valuing, respecting, helping and so on), to other <em>people</em>. I agree with you, Colin.</p> Hi all,
I couldn't agree more…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-03:649749:Comment:9001162013-01-03T16:17:20.681ZTheresa Younghttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/TheresaYoung
<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>I couldn't agree more Colin about social skills disappearing. The younger generation are getting more adept at using technology, the apps available are growing by the day. How do we teach our students to deal with their 'on-line' persona especially as it is all too easy for unscrupulous, people to mislead while on-line?</p>
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<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>I couldn't agree more Colin about social skills disappearing. The younger generation are getting more adept at using technology, the apps available are growing by the day. How do we teach our students to deal with their 'on-line' persona especially as it is all too easy for unscrupulous, people to mislead while on-line?</p>
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<p>Theresa</p> Technology HAS taken over the…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-03:649749:Comment:9000512013-01-03T16:02:14.296ZColin Chaplinhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ColinChaplin
<p>Technology HAS taken over the world. Therefore, do we educate in order for children to 'keep-up' with it, OR should we focus on extended teaching in order for our children to lead from the front and develop new technologies for the future? In whichever case, it's position within the classroom (or it's position as 'classroom' wherever the student is!) is here to stay. What will be seen as a mistake in a generation's time is the lack of balance currently given to social skills which are in…</p>
<p>Technology HAS taken over the world. Therefore, do we educate in order for children to 'keep-up' with it, OR should we focus on extended teaching in order for our children to lead from the front and develop new technologies for the future? In whichever case, it's position within the classroom (or it's position as 'classroom' wherever the student is!) is here to stay. What will be seen as a mistake in a generation's time is the lack of balance currently given to social skills which are in danger of disappearing behind a flat screen. Actually talking to people needs emphasis and prominence at school.</p> I agree, Alex.tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-03:649749:Comment:9000452013-01-03T15:13:52.700ZKeeley Knowleshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KeeleyKnowles
<p>I agree, Alex.</p>
<p>I agree, Alex.</p> Hi Melissa
As you know I stil…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-03:649749:Comment:9001102013-01-03T15:11:47.276ZJo Cuminghttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JoCuming
<p>Hi Melissa</p>
<p>As you know I still use pen and paper when it comes to taking down notes in classroom. But in a teaching sense I feel that technology is a must. We live in a world where technology is used in everyday life, and so to help keep students engaged in subjects I feel technology is needed.</p>
<p>In my placement last term students were given a project where they were asked to illustrate two book covers, part of this involved knowing the story inside out which would be achieved…</p>
<p>Hi Melissa</p>
<p>As you know I still use pen and paper when it comes to taking down notes in classroom. But in a teaching sense I feel that technology is a must. We live in a world where technology is used in everyday life, and so to help keep students engaged in subjects I feel technology is needed.</p>
<p>In my placement last term students were given a project where they were asked to illustrate two book covers, part of this involved knowing the story inside out which would be achieved from reading the books. Of course hardly anyone read the books, so we were forced to show them film adaptations of the books to give them a better understanding.</p>
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<p>Once they had completed their designs they had to place them onto a template that had to be downloaded from a website.</p>
<p>So without the use of televisions and computers the students would not have been able to complete the project.</p>