JERRY'S FINAL THOUGHTS


The role of technology has certainly, and clearly increased in recent years. Much of the spike could be accredited to the discovery that every child does not learn the same. Some people are very against it, and others all for it. Like anything else, I think it has great potential, IF it is implemented and used properly.

Teachers have, unfortunately, become less and less of a main source for information for kids. If they want to know something, its just easier to Google it! At the same time, that is great! All that information is available at the drop of a hat, and in abundance. However, the teacher has to remember they STILL HAVE TO TEACH. Not everything on the internet is easily understood right away, or even true! The teacher should be able to take information students find off the web, and use it to enhance their OWN lessons. Not jsut allow the internet to be the sole provider of learning.

It would be a total and utter lie to not admit that there is not some app or web-based tool (such as Web 2.0) available that could enhance a child's education. The interaction level of such technology has sky-rocketed. It is not just all computer games. Much of what can be found, is there to help the students enhance their projects with video, pictures etc.Other applications give students the chance to reflect on the day's learning by blogging, or share their thoughts on chat rooms with the rest of the class.There is much more available for learners who  require alternative means of expression. Learners are taken away from the pencil and paper, and given the chance to work with more imagination, and a more comprehensive display of individual knowledge.