"Online Learning in Harmony" by Kimberly Ketterer
The author details that one exciting effect of bringing the Internet into classrooms is that it allows for a co-mingling of two different teaching philosophies, behaviorist and constructionist. She talks about how technology can allow for incorporating drill-and-practice lessons as well as exploratory and collaborative experiences.
Is there a need for drill-and-practice lessons in the classroom? I think there is, especially for those students who do not catch on as quickly as others, and for some areas of math, such as the multiplication tables. Technology provides a "sexier" way to deliver this type of content, which can tend to be boring. Making this practice fun ensures that all students will have a solid base upon which to build.
Is it important for students to be able to use the computer/Internet collaboratively? As we've seen, technology is in all areas of our life. It is probable that this is a workplace skill that students will need in the future and collaborative assignments are a great place to hone this skill.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Journal #6
"Social Justice: Choice or Necessity?" by Colleen Swain and David Edyburn
This article details the important role technology plays in today's society and the disadvantage at which students who have not had adequate exposure to technology in school will be placed when they enter the workplace.
I wonder when we will get to the place where the idea of equity in education is a given? As the article states, it is currently frequently left up to individual teachers to find ways to provide technological access to their students. In additon, many teachers do not necessarily agree with the important role technology should be playing in the classroom. As I finish this paragraph I realize that the question I asked was quite rhetorical, but important nonetheless.
Do teachers have a responsibility to provide opportunities for technological development to their students? I believe they do, since not providing the opportunity leaves students' at a distinct disadvantage as the climb the educational ladder.
This article details the important role technology plays in today's society and the disadvantage at which students who have not had adequate exposure to technology in school will be placed when they enter the workplace.
I wonder when we will get to the place where the idea of equity in education is a given? As the article states, it is currently frequently left up to individual teachers to find ways to provide technological access to their students. In additon, many teachers do not necessarily agree with the important role technology should be playing in the classroom. As I finish this paragraph I realize that the question I asked was quite rhetorical, but important nonetheless.
Do teachers have a responsibility to provide opportunities for technological development to their students? I believe they do, since not providing the opportunity leaves students' at a distinct disadvantage as the climb the educational ladder.
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