Who... Are... You...?
Who? Michelle Christian
What? Education Student who is interested in using technology effectively in the classroom. My interests include Dramatic and visual arts as a medium students can use to express themselves creatively. Differeniated instruction is also an area where my interests lie. DI means meeting students where they're at and understanding that one size of education doesn't necessarily fit all.
Where? Redeemer University, Hamilton Ontario
When? 2012-2013
Why? I took this course to increase my knowledge of technology and gain confidence in using different types of digital tools in my teaching startegies and for my students!
Why should educators use technology in education? My answer is WHY NOT! We are living in a time where information technology is continually evolving and changing the way we look at the world. Educators need to be innovative, and follow the professional standards of practice which include ongoing professional learning. From smart boards to digital simulations, the possibilities are endless. In my perspective it is in the teacher's best interest to be one-step-ahead of their digital native students, to show that as a professional you are relevant, knowledable, and tech savvy!
Thanks for the links and article. It is important for educators to be current in terms of how tech can be used in education. Someone else in class provided this link http://www.edutopia.org/adopt-and-adapt-shaping-tech-for-classroom which does provide some structure and advice for using technology in education. The overview of the article encourages educators to not simply use tech to do old things in new ways but to do new things in new ways.
ReplyDeleteI like the graphic at the beginning of your blog!