There are a lot of similarities between my technobiography and my post on my views on technology in the classroom. I love my cell phone, iPod, and lap top just as much as any other college student, but simply for the convienence of them. I'm really uncomfortable with technology when it gets complicated.
I've experienced this complication in school so many times. Power points that won't open because of formatting issues, people communicating too much via the internet and the communications resulting because of that, and so many more complications. These experiences have soured me on technology in the classroom.
Some professors will make a Power point and then read off of it, but then you've got professors who are entirely technically inept. I think that technology in the classroom needs to be a good mix. Technology should only be an addition to teaching.
There are some amazing technologies out there and I hope that in the future I'm able to get over my techno-phobia and expose my students to the latest technology out there, giving them the best start I can.
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I totally agree with your post because technology can be of great benefit, in today’s society. I believe I have techno phobia; as you put it, because I do enjoy the latest technology however, it takes me a while to get to enjoy it. After countless times trying to work it without any positive results, you feel lost or behind; especially if your in the classroom. Also I like when you mentioned there should be a good mix of technology in the classroom, because some teachers let the power point teach for them; so to speak. Then other professors need some technology in the classroom, but are not comfortable with it or not updated on it.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with your post as well. Technology should be a teaching aid, something to add flare or ease to the classroom but not too much. It definitely becomes a problem when technology in the classroom becomes overwhelming and distracting.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you said about technology should have a "good mix".
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