Green Group Blog #1

Since I have been exposed to so much technology, I think that for the most part, technology can be a huge help in the classroom. When trying to engage young children and keep their interest, resorting to educational computer games every so often is not a bad thing. I can remember being in elementary school and loving when my teacher gave me an opportunity to play on the computer. Even though I would always only be allowed to play a certain game, or do a specific activity, I would enjoy it so much more than if I had to do the same activity on paper at my desk. My friends and I would always pay attention more when using the computers, and try harder when doing the activity. Because of this, I personally that using technology such as computers to practice a certain topic, is a very good resource. Now a days, the technology of computers has changed drastically from when I was in elementary school. There are many more advanced computer programs that can be both helpful and not helpful in the classroom. I think that even though computer games may be fun for most children, there will always be those students with behavioral problems who fool around on the computer instead of learning. Sometimes, it is necessary for the teacher to continue doing a lesson without the use of the computer. Also, since the cost of computers to use in a school can be so astronomical, it is hard for school systems to provide enough computers for all these students. This leaves the students in lower income areas, without computers, to lack the knowledge of using some advanced technology that other young children are growing up with. I think technology is a good resource in the classroom, but it can not be the only resource. Students need to know how to do some things without relying on a computer, or the internet. In the classroom, there needs to be an equilibrium of technology teaching and “old-school” teaching, which should be implemented by the teacher. I plan to introduce my students to the use of technology, without over doing it.

There are many similarities in my techno-biography and my classroom technology post. Both show my background of using technology daily since before I can remember. Throughout elementary school, high school, and college, I was exposed to many varieties of technology both in the classroom and out of it. Since I have learned through technology, I find it necessary for my future students to learn through the many ways of technology as well.