What: Is there a point where we rely and use technology too much in our classrooms?
So What: Obviously technology is our friend in the classroom, and it helps make our classrooms new and exciting, but can we use it too much? I feel like there is a definite line, and we are quickly approaching it. Maybe I am just old fashioned, but it is much more enjoyable to read a book from an actually book then on a computer, and I would rather draw on a piece of paper then on a computer. I feel like there is soo much integration with technology that we are missing out on some things. I have this feeling that our schools are moving towards providing each student with a computer at school, and they will be required to all their work on it. It just seems like relying on something like technology could end up being a bad thing.
Now what: Make sure that we are differentiating our instruction. Use technology sometimes, but not all the time. Variety is our friend and it will keep our students more engaged.
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Good points, good questions. I also would rather read book from a book.
ReplyDeleteNice entry Matt! I also think that we try to use technology too often. I think that it is a good idea to try to incorporate technology, but sometimes it can seem like we are trying to teach the technology more than the subject area.
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