I learned that I am probably even more behind on technology than I thought, especially when compared to the amount of technology wisdom kids have today. The latest technology is shortly outdated, but kids know how to use the latest, or can be taught in just minutes; whereas it would take me days, weeks, or even months to learn how to use stuff that's probably been extremely outdated. The author also made a good point about embracing technology, and being able to use it in the classroom while, at the same time, learning from the students on how to use it myself. As I learn from my students how to use new technology, I can also affectively use it to teach them. He also makes a good point, that I will proably look stupid to my students if I cannot use the latest technology.
One question I have is: Can learning new technology during class be distracting and take too much time away from my objectives as a teacher?
Hawker
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I think it's more important to learn how to learn about the changes in technology. Technology advances so fast that it is hard to keep up, but you can use it as an excuse to buy a new video game.
While I think that Marc is right about allowing students to teach us how to use technology, it is hard to think about our students know more than we do. It is not an easy transition for teachers as we move from the role of “sage on the stage” to “guide by the side” but as we step into the role of mentor and guide we will be empowering students to learn in new ways and to do things that we may not be able to do. It does take time to learn new technology. In many ways teaching using technology takes longer both to prepare and deliver than a lecture, but from the standpoint of the student, I think that more learning and remembering happens in the active learning classroom.
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