Blog Post #12

When asked about technology the first and one of only a few of things I would list would be computer, but after this class I have become so aware of all the other uses of technology and how the tools and resources are almost endless. I think that technology is a very important tool to use in the classroom for many different reasons. There are many different tools that can be used and accessed and I think it is important as teachers to learn about these tools and bring them into the classroom. With technology, students are not only having fun and learning but they are developing skills they are unaware of: how to troubleshoot problems, how to work different devices (computers, scanners, digital cameras etc.), establish problem solving and decision making skills and much more. Students love variety and learning in different ways, and incorporating different technology tools allows students to learn about those tools and keep the learning fun, interesting, and different. Technology can be very controversial and some people are against it and its uses, and as an educator I am aware of those issues and understand them. With that said, I will make technology in my classroom safe and educational and a useful and powerful tool for students. Technology is a very important part of our society today and it is important for students to be aware of that and learn about it and how to use it at a young age so they have a head start when they get into the real world.