technology+beliefs

Technology Beliefs Discussion September 7, 2011 Computer Technology EDEL 2200, section 4 Julie Higgins Letecia Franco Kristine Edwards

//Yes, with certain limitations. Children need to learn basic human social skills that would be unavailable through just technology.// //It allows the teacher be more precise and accurate in their lesson plans. It may help create a fun learning environment. Instant feedback, ( instead of the teacher having to go home and grade their work), it allows children to interact with other students from their classroom to all over the world (ie.pinpal system)// //Students distraction, (using internet) lessons social and academic skills because children are used to using’ text talk’ and grammar seems to be a thing of the past.// //Julie-I don’t speak technology; I haven’t grown up using the technology whereas most children from the new generations speak technology fluently. Leticia and Kristine don’t believe in having barriers as long as the students don’t abuse the privilege. We would set rules and boundaries to level of use the children are allowed with the technology.// //I need to spend time learning technology, and overcome my fear of all the technology. (Julie) We would like to become better acquainted with computer programming and implement the use of it.//
 * 1) Do you believe that computer technology should be used in the classroom?
 * 1) What are the benefits of using computer technology in the classroom?
 * 1) What are the drawbacks of using computer technology in the classroom?
 * 1) What are your own personal barriers to using technology in the classroom?
 * 1) What are two goals that you could work toward this semester to overcome those barriers?