Today I watched the youtube video " a vision of k-2 students today". The video showed different aged children sharing their options on learning through technology. Watching the video definitely put some perspective on just how important technology is to children today in schools. I guess before this class and watching the video i never realized that because as a young child technology was not a major part of my education.
Throughout the video children displayed different statistic, for example; 67% of teachers do not let them use technology in their classroom. Before taking this class I might not have understood what that number means, however now i am beginning to learn all of the ways that technology can deepen learning.
Toward the end of the video, many children were writing about the low graduation rates in school, and how what they are learning now does not equal the jobs that are out there today.
This video is a great way to show teachers, parents, and those wanting to become teachers, that we need to change for the better of our children. Technology is a major part of their lives outside of school, so why would we not make it a part of their lives in school.
Krista I completely agree with you. When I was younger technology was not very present in the classroom. Even in highschool we had the standard chalk and blackboard, and worksheets for assignments. I went to a small Catholic high-school, and money was not used for technology. We had a few tv's that were shared throughout the entire school. I think it is amazing how much technology is now out there and can be used to teach children. Thank god for EDU315 so that I am getting the experience and knowledge on how to use the advancing technology in today's society.
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