I heard a random quote while passing by a radio with a news station on...(I have no source for this information, unless "small counter in parents' kitchen" can be somehow sited in APA format!) This quote mentioned that the average child spends about 5 hours on some sort of computer equipment daily. Hmmmmm, sounds about right, but how often do you see children learning on computers in school? I mean as an adult, many jobs require the use of computers or internet access almost 24/7. Technology, social media, Smart Phones and all things computers are quickly shaping our lives and how our society functions! Holy geez, I make grocery lists on my iPhone, support my social life through Groupon, make plans via Facebook, take classes online, document my life through photos and twitter updates, heck even my mom just downloaded a new book to read! Why would we expect our nation's children to do anything different?
To drive my point home I considered composing a lovely essay on the importance of technological use in modern day classrooms...but I happened to stumbled across a video that clearly sums up my thoughts with fewer words and cute little kids! I thought rather than reading me ramble on, this video would suite you better! I really feel this is something everyone involved with children and schooling should watch. It points out some severe problems in the American education system and offers teachers a wide variety of options to make learning meaningful, active and hands on!
I will give you a minute to grab your popcorn....
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Now I am sure those who actually read my blog might have opposing view points. It should even be known that I too have denied my students the opportunity to create school work with technology as it might become harder for me to monitor. This is something I hope I can grow away from and learn how to better utilize in the future. I have some more thoughts that will hopefully be blogged in the near future to expand upon the use of technology in the classroom!
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