As I was reading your paper, I immediately thought of the teachers in my life that thoughtfully engaged me versus those whose instruction I felt like I survived...Great way to see technology as a tool through which we can connect with and engage our learners. Great feedback on how your faith impacts your opinion on technology in the classroom. Thanks for sharing, Brandie!
Interesting. I liked that part about how we are preparing these kids to live and work until 2065. While we can't see what that technology will look like, just preparing them to accept and adapt to these changes gives them a huge step ahead.
Hey Brandie! I really enjoyed reading your paper. Right off the bat, I could relate to when you were bored with teachers who didn't inspire you. I remember feeling the same way. Just a few days ago, I was helping out in a language arts class, and a bright student told me that she used to love language arts but now that it is all technical and on the computer, she has lost her love for the class. She says because the teacher rarely talks anymore, she isn't inspired to do her best. I think this is part of the dangers of going all technical without enough teacher intervention, as I'm sure you would agree. We need to have a balance between teachers as facilitators and teachers in the traditional setting; in that way, all students get the inspiration they need to succeed. Cheers!
As I was reading your paper, I immediately thought of the teachers in my life that thoughtfully engaged me versus those whose instruction I felt like I survived...Great way to see technology as a tool through which we can connect with and engage our learners. Great feedback on how your faith impacts your opinion on technology in the classroom. Thanks for sharing, Brandie!
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I liked that part about how we are preparing these kids to live and work until 2065. While we can't see what that technology will look like, just preparing them to accept and adapt to these changes gives them a huge step ahead.
ReplyDeleteHey Brandie! I really enjoyed reading your paper. Right off the bat, I could relate to when you were bored with teachers who didn't inspire you. I remember feeling the same way. Just a few days ago, I was helping out in a language arts class, and a bright student told me that she used to love language arts but now that it is all technical and on the computer, she has lost her love for the class. She says because the teacher rarely talks anymore, she isn't inspired to do her best. I think this is part of the dangers of going all technical without enough teacher intervention, as I'm sure you would agree. We need to have a balance between teachers as facilitators and teachers in the traditional setting; in that way, all students get the inspiration they need to succeed. Cheers!
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