Chapter 1 was a very informative section that taught me many new things. One being the iGeneration. The iGeneration starts with children who were born in the late 1990's. They are labeled the iGeneration because they were the first generation to always have internet access and grew up with a cell phone nearby. These children have a luxury that no other children have ever had before.It really shows how teaching has to move on with the times and apply technology to reach out to the students. I find it very informative considering I am part of this generation.
Now since education has moved on to using technology it allows for technology-based learning environments. This is essential in today's society. It allows teachers to extend the classroom and teachings beyond the forty-five minute classroom time. This allows for a new entirely different type of learning. This way it lets students have access to their in-class material at any time. This truly extends the class all the way to the students home. This is completely essential for classes nowadays.
Digital Identity as a teacher is extremely important when it comes to the classroom. It is have competent a teacher is in using technology based aids in the curriculum. If a teacher does not have a good digital identity then the students will not be able to learn to their fullest capabilities. Technology is no longer optional for classrooms, it has become necessary. Teachers need to understand how to use certain tools for students to have a complete understanding of what the class has to offer.
In conclusion, this chapter has made it known that technology in the classroom is very important for the students. It gives them access at all points in the day and make the topics easier to understand. Technology is the way of the future.
Yay - you got your first blog post submitted! :) And you included a hyperlink and YouTube video for relevant enhancements, as well. Nice going.
ReplyDeleteYou indicated three applicable points as you delve into the introductory materials to educational technology. It is ubiquitous and it will be an important asset in teaching and learning. Please be sure to share your own personal accounts, beliefs, etc as you write your blog posts as that reflective writing is much deeper and more meaningful than recounting the text information. For example, how will you establish your own digital identity or have you already done so? How will you help your future students do so?