I think the reason we tend to leave out technologies like cell phones, social network sites, and You Tube when we are integrating technology into the classroom because the purpose of those technologies is mainly for social reasons. I think if we incorporated these types of technologies into the classroom it would cause disruption and would be a great distraction. Another reason why I do not think these devices should be included into the classroom is because they are not censored. It is very hard to monitor a site like facebook or You Tube when using it in a classroom setting. I also think cell phones and video games are inappropriate for the classroom. When I was in school I got my cell phone taken away a few times for having it out during class; if students are allowed cell phones I believe they will not pay attention during class. If students are given cell phones for a class I think they will most likely spend that entire class period texting their friends or play game. I believe there is a big difference between technologies used for social or personal reasons and technologies used for educational reason. Educators should be able to monitor their student’s use of technology in the classroom. Technology that we use in the classroom should have one main purpose, to educate.
Kathlyn Kaiser
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I agree with you in that the different technologies should be seperated. I have always had educators say it is rude to text in class, and that your phone will be taken if you do it. So if we give students the opportunity to use them in the classroom, then we will be sending a mixed message and students will not know what to take seriously and what to ignore.
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