CI 556

I have learned so much about technology and the classroom.  This class as gotten me really excited to get in my own classroom. I have had so many for what I can do.  I hope I can use a lot of what I have learned when I have my own classroom.  I really like the wiki that we have.  I will use that all the time.  I have even used while subbing.  It as been a great class.  I'm so happy to be apart of it.  I think his is the best way to learn technology.

Article: How Teachers Learn Technology

In this research article they discussed different ways to teach teachers technology.  It is important the teacher knows what they are teaching their students.  They also discussed what happens when they don't have support of buying the technology. One way they thought it would be good for teachers to learn technology was by getting a district goal for every teacher and grade.  Once the district comes up with a goal the teacher are to get into small groups and come up a weekly time to meet. In their small groups they will have to come up with a goal that they want to accomplish.  When they meet each week they will work towards their goal. This is a good way teacher to learn technology.  They will be able to discuss their problems and work through them together.

Overall this was great article to read.  It was interesting to see how teachers learn technology.  It made me think of our class.  CI 556 is kind of like a little group we  discuss technology and work through problems. I have learned a lot of different technology in this class.  This article just made me think of it more.

The Article Technology: It's Effects on Children

The article discussed what technology can do to students.  They discussed the differences between good technology and bad technology.  One thing that was brought up in this article is that everyone says that children love technology but this generation has never been without technology. So is just in their blood.  After reading this article I don't think technology is a bad thing.  I think it can be abused just like anything can be.  When working with students in the classroom they love technology.  They love getting up and going to the board, even the shy students do it.  They are amazed what some people can do with a computer or an iPod.  Students don't usually see technology in that light.

Overall I thought this was an interesting article.  Many children love technology but don't know the benefit technology can bring to the classroom.