I found this chapter to be very insightful. I would have to agree with the two arguments proposed in regards to using technology in education.
We must be proactive in our approach to teaching our students about the progressive technology that is being implemented into almost every aspect of society today. They must be prepared so they can be successful when they leave the schooling environment and enter into the real, working world. I agree with Brown when he states that adults must master their computer skills in order to accomplish their future tasks. At this point, we are training adults but it is time to start the process early and begin integrating it into early education and building upon throughout their entire educational careers. There is a large gap in the innovative technology that is being introduced into society everyday and what we are teaching students. The technologies that schools have is outdated. It is like in the article when it states, "It is like teaching someone to fly a rocket ship by teaching them how to ride a bike." Our educational institutes must be better equipped to meet the demands of every changing technologies. For example in my brother-in-law's high school they have 3-D printers. This is what needs to be in place at every school so they can be trained and prepared for the technologies they will be encountering when they are out of school. The way we are thinking and communicating is constantly changing and we have to keep up. We have to teach our students the ins and outs of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and many more websites they will need to be able to navigate.
The second arguments, that there is a need for enhanced capabilities for educating learners is also essential in today's society. The "Just in time learning" model is very prominent in today's technological world. With a click of a button you can get the help you need. Whether it is a video off of YouTube or a help button on a program, it will get you the answers you need to troubleshoot your situation. You become your own tech support and by doing so, establish enhanced capabilities. Moreover there is the customization aspect in which the internet and technology become to your liking. Your preferences determine what you would like your technology to be. This is important for instilling enhanced capabilities for educating learners because it allows them to customize technology to the best uses for themselves and allows them to utilize their skills with the best customization. There are many other aspects of this arguments such as games and stimulation, scaffolding and more.
I agree with the technology enthusiasts' arguments and that computer-based environments promise a revolution in schooling. In order to help our students succeed in this revolution we must prepare them with the best resources possible. We must help them be adequately prepared to take on the new technologies they will face and give them an edge to work with.
We must be proactive in our approach to teaching our students about the progressive technology that is being implemented into almost every aspect of society today. They must be prepared so they can be successful when they leave the schooling environment and enter into the real, working world. I agree with Brown when he states that adults must master their computer skills in order to accomplish their future tasks. At this point, we are training adults but it is time to start the process early and begin integrating it into early education and building upon throughout their entire educational careers. There is a large gap in the innovative technology that is being introduced into society everyday and what we are teaching students. The technologies that schools have is outdated. It is like in the article when it states, "It is like teaching someone to fly a rocket ship by teaching them how to ride a bike." Our educational institutes must be better equipped to meet the demands of every changing technologies. For example in my brother-in-law's high school they have 3-D printers. This is what needs to be in place at every school so they can be trained and prepared for the technologies they will be encountering when they are out of school. The way we are thinking and communicating is constantly changing and we have to keep up. We have to teach our students the ins and outs of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and many more websites they will need to be able to navigate.
The second arguments, that there is a need for enhanced capabilities for educating learners is also essential in today's society. The "Just in time learning" model is very prominent in today's technological world. With a click of a button you can get the help you need. Whether it is a video off of YouTube or a help button on a program, it will get you the answers you need to troubleshoot your situation. You become your own tech support and by doing so, establish enhanced capabilities. Moreover there is the customization aspect in which the internet and technology become to your liking. Your preferences determine what you would like your technology to be. This is important for instilling enhanced capabilities for educating learners because it allows them to customize technology to the best uses for themselves and allows them to utilize their skills with the best customization. There are many other aspects of this arguments such as games and stimulation, scaffolding and more.
I agree with the technology enthusiasts' arguments and that computer-based environments promise a revolution in schooling. In order to help our students succeed in this revolution we must prepare them with the best resources possible. We must help them be adequately prepared to take on the new technologies they will face and give them an edge to work with.
I like your second argument, isn't it also crazy how you can learn so much from just the click of a button?
ReplyDeleteI am slower in accepting technology. I am not saying I disagee with it, but hesitate. However the "just in time" is something that has helped me so much. There are so many things similar to it as well. Every week I realized with that I'm siding with technology a little more.
ReplyDeleteyes I do believe school should be equipped with the materials we need for tech but before that we need to see those school that need the resources because there are many school that don't get enough money.
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DeleteI agree with both of your arguments and I feel that every adult should learn technology, then pass it down to there children. As of today technology is only going to grow greater.
ReplyDeleteThere does seem to be a tech gap in some schools, perhaps there is a gap in tech understanding along the way. But then there are the schools, like your brother-in-law's, that seem to be in the loop. One of the educators in the video last week made the point of using whatever resources are available, some are on the cutting edge, some may not be, but is a tool worth understanding and using.
ReplyDeleteWe had a 3D printer in an engineering course my senior year, but never actually learned how to use it. Our group had to design a toy that could be use for 3+ and have at least one moving part. We got to design the toy on the computer, but the rest was done by our teacher. This prevented us from really understanding the full potential of the whole project. It is also so crazy to think that so many things are done online... this class for example. We can communicate, turn in assignments, and learn new things without ever meeting face to face (even though we do)
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