1. How does this reading impact your thinking about technology's role in teaching and learning?
My thinking about technology’s role in teaching and learning did not alter. As I read this chapter, I was more educated on the three different eras rather than the enhancement of technology’s role. However on page 93 the author mentions this: “although high schools offer some choices, technology makes it easier for teens to pursue their individual passions on their own.” As I read that statement, I found myself agreeing that it. I know within high schools there are only so many course offered. For example, my high school offered a foreign language, Spanish, but that was the only foreign language offered. So, if there was student that wanted to learn German, he or she could not, so relying on technology would be more beneficial. To back up this statement is also a statement found on the following page (p.94). The statement says “they often reject what school has to offer, choosing to pursue instead whatever interests them or what they think is necessary to advance in their careers.” It is true! If a teen is looking to pursue more is fine arts, he or she will look to online resources.
My thinking about technology’s role in teaching and learning did not alter. As I read this chapter, I was more educated on the three different eras rather than the enhancement of technology’s role. However on page 93 the author mentions this: “although high schools offer some choices, technology makes it easier for teens to pursue their individual passions on their own.” As I read that statement, I found myself agreeing that it. I know within high schools there are only so many course offered. For example, my high school offered a foreign language, Spanish, but that was the only foreign language offered. So, if there was student that wanted to learn German, he or she could not, so relying on technology would be more beneficial. To back up this statement is also a statement found on the following page (p.94). The statement says “they often reject what school has to offer, choosing to pursue instead whatever interests them or what they think is necessary to advance in their careers.” It is true! If a teen is looking to pursue more is fine arts, he or she will look to online resources.
An idea that furthered my thinking about technology’s role is under the section of Pedagogy: From Apprenticeship to Didacticism to Interaction. Within this section the author talks about computer tutors or a game on the web. As I read this section, I was immediately reminded of the iRLO we have to do for class. I think games on the web and computer tutors help guide the students in helpful gestures. To me, that is no different than provide helpful gestures (on an assignment) as a teacher. Providing positive feedback, whether it is me as the teacher or the computer tutor will enhance the student’s learning.
2. What will you do differently as a future teacher as a direct result of this new thinking?
As a future teacher I will allow educational web games that aide in positive feedback for the student’s learning. I will even make my own iRLOs that obtain to the lesson, so that way the students can express their mistakes better because he or she is not just hearing them from me, the teacher. Also, as a future teacher I will provide alternative assessment. I know standardized testing can super overwhelming, but I will provide other ways to enhance their study skills. I know when I take any sort of test, whether it is a standardized test or not, I freak out! I am not a big fan of tests, but I would rather do projects obtaining to the information. So, within my classroom I will have a lot of interactive assessments for my student to take in hopes of calming their nerves. However, at the same time these assessments will increase their learning ability.
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