My Beliefs

I personally believe that technology is one of the most essential resources for a classroom in today's world.  Technology is not just a resource for thousands of pieces of information, but an increasing part of these young students' every day lives. We, as educators, are responsible for providing technological tools and resources for these students.

Students who have been more exposed to technology during school are that much more ready for progress when they graduate.  Think of how far technology could advance if students began their technological education at earlier ages. Even the rate at which technology is expanding and changing is astounding, and it could be twice as much, if students were given the chance.  This gives teachers a major responsibility. We need to be informed on the advancements of technology, to know what's out there and how to use it, so we can teach our students.  

There are students who are more tech-savvy than their own teachers.  In this day and age, that is likely.  Many of the baby-boomers struggle with technology because it has advanced so much from the time they were young. Many of these baby-boomers are, or were, teachers, such as my grandpa.  My grandpa was involved in the creation of the initial computers. He is an exception to the baby-boomer rule and knows just about as much as anyone when it comes to computers.  However, there are times when he takes the long way out of a document or doesn't use "control" "C" to copy, simply because he hasn't been told how.  That is why it is important to attend classes, or research and do whatever is necessary to stay up to date and informed.  Knowing "control" "C" isn't essential to being tech-savvy. It is important, though, to stay informed to help those students who aren't quite up to par with technology skills as the other students.  I know I could do a lot better at this, and have found some help online to keep me updated (as stated in the last blog).  Using technology in the classroom is fun, useful, and necessary for today's world.  Students will enjoy it, and teachers will, too!