Through reading this chapter my thinking about technology’s role in teaching and learning was not impacted on due to the fact that my thinking has previously been impacted through reading previous chapter relating to these topics. As I read this chapter I had three sections that stood out to me. As I read these sections I began to think a lot and how beneficial these topics or sections are. These sections were “Rethinking Learning”, “Rethinking Educational Leadership”, and Rethinking the Role of Government in Education”. With these sections I was also able to realize what I will and have to do differently as a future educator.
The first section, “Rethinking Learning” allows me to see that I, as a future educator must rethink learning. Due to the fact that much technology wasn’t present to me in my every day education, therefore I am used to the way I have been taught. However, as a future educator I must see that learning can take place outside of the classroom. I must also encourage learning outside of the classroom, as well as within the classroom. Even more so, I must promote lifelong learning. Even though it might allow me to be “that educator in the classroom”, I still must encourage learning. In other words I will promote learning that will benefit my students throughout their whole life time.
The second section “Rethinking Educational Leadership” is important for me to do. Having the leadership about technology will make it easier because I can emphasize the integration of technology in the classroom as well as at home. I will accept and encourage my students to adapt to robust language-rich resources. As a future lower elementary teacher, where reading is important, I think using the computer to increase student’s reading skills is beneficial. As mentioned the page 141, students will learn the sight-to-sound which is very important. I will incorporate as much technology in my classroom for others to follow; I will also encourage technology outside of the classroom.
The third section “Rethinking the Role of Government in Education” is very important. One thing that I believe that was an important point noted on page 143 by the author was, “…the federal government can try to equalize educational opportunities for all citizens.” As I read that I think the federal government should equalize educational opportunities. I feel that so many education systems are at different places based on curriculum, but especially technology. I know with the economy some schools can afford updates like other schools can, but I believe federal government should work hard in making schools equal. As a future educator, I will provide as much technology equipment beneficial towards my students. I will seek out extra help if needed.
These three sections were a great reminder for me as a future teacher. Also, I was able to realize that I will have to overcome barriers, be a leader, and emphasis equally through my school system I teach at.
The first section, “Rethinking Learning” allows me to see that I, as a future educator must rethink learning. Due to the fact that much technology wasn’t present to me in my every day education, therefore I am used to the way I have been taught. However, as a future educator I must see that learning can take place outside of the classroom. I must also encourage learning outside of the classroom, as well as within the classroom. Even more so, I must promote lifelong learning. Even though it might allow me to be “that educator in the classroom”, I still must encourage learning. In other words I will promote learning that will benefit my students throughout their whole life time.
The second section “Rethinking Educational Leadership” is important for me to do. Having the leadership about technology will make it easier because I can emphasize the integration of technology in the classroom as well as at home. I will accept and encourage my students to adapt to robust language-rich resources. As a future lower elementary teacher, where reading is important, I think using the computer to increase student’s reading skills is beneficial. As mentioned the page 141, students will learn the sight-to-sound which is very important. I will incorporate as much technology in my classroom for others to follow; I will also encourage technology outside of the classroom.
The third section “Rethinking the Role of Government in Education” is very important. One thing that I believe that was an important point noted on page 143 by the author was, “…the federal government can try to equalize educational opportunities for all citizens.” As I read that I think the federal government should equalize educational opportunities. I feel that so many education systems are at different places based on curriculum, but especially technology. I know with the economy some schools can afford updates like other schools can, but I believe federal government should work hard in making schools equal. As a future educator, I will provide as much technology equipment beneficial towards my students. I will seek out extra help if needed.
These three sections were a great reminder for me as a future teacher. Also, I was able to realize that I will have to overcome barriers, be a leader, and emphasis equally through my school system I teach at.
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