I do not have enough knowledge of ideas. I am constantly stealing ideas from my own children's teachers. I pick the brains of teachers from other districts who work in schools that have a lot of technology. I feel ignorant of things that are "out there."
My greatest concerns are exactly what we are seeing now. Technology not working! Creating a presentation (for lack of a better word) that encourages my students to learn. The amount of time that it takes to create a presentation.
Classrooms not up to date with technology. As of now, Washington classrooms still use chalkboards, have no projectors, and have only one computer for the teacher and students. Besides the lack of technology, some other concerns are: Laptops not working; errors occur frequently Use of outdated software Internet resources and websites blocked Student friendly netbooks, programs, software, etc.
1. For me...just using technology does not always mean kids are learning. Sometimes "process" takes center stage rather than understanding content.
2. PPT's can be structured and used in a way that little to no thinking is going on in the classroom. Downtime when kids are just trying to write everything down...creates downtime and sometimes limited thinking. By using PPT am I encouraging student to not think beyond the next bullet.
-I will not use it effectively; kids won't learn anything -Maybe I don't have the knowledge of how to use a certain program, but there is no training involved -I will just make a powerpoint for the sake of making a powerpoint, but nothing will be gained from it
1.) The WOW factor wears off 2.) Students seeing things only one way – meaning “technology is the only way to go” 3.) Not everyone is a good multitasker – sometimes doing one thing well is better than many things poorly. 4.) Once the presentations are created – will I always keep using the same thing when I teach.
-will I have the necessary materials in my classroom? -will there be enough student access to computers? -will computers alone be enough to engage high school students? -what is the best use of technology for students with learning disabilities? -how much it too much? How little is too little? -does everything need to be on computer? -will paper copies of information be available for those who need it? -are we going to turn students off if everything is computerized? -where is the place for "traditional" educational practices?
Working equipment, open and accessible internet, not every student have access to technology outside the classroom.
ReplyDeleteMaking sure it works when it should.
ReplyDeleteDistrict mandated curriculum and how to incorporate technology without changing the curriculum.
Every student having a working computer when they need one.
Reliable headsets for pieces involving audio.
Making it interesting for students without seeming like a 'dog and pony show.'
Interaction potential for younger students who often can't identify letters yet, let alone find them on a keyboard.
Inappropriate computer interface devices for students (Ie - tiny touchpads for students still learning fine motor skills).
I do not have enough knowledge of ideas. I am constantly stealing ideas from my own children's teachers. I pick the brains of teachers from other districts who work in schools that have a lot of technology. I feel ignorant of things that are "out there."
ReplyDeleteTime to create, update, and use different types of technology in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteDo we have the capability and the equipment needed in order to have technology function properly in our classrooms.
Understanding exactly what is out there that I can use successfully in my classroom.
My greatest concerns are exactly what we are seeing now. Technology not working! Creating a presentation (for lack of a better word) that encourages my students to learn. The amount of time that it takes to create a presentation.
ReplyDeleteClassrooms not up to date with technology. As of now, Washington classrooms still use chalkboards, have no projectors, and have only one computer for the teacher and students. Besides the lack of technology, some other concerns are:
ReplyDeleteLaptops not working; errors occur frequently
Use of outdated software
Internet resources and websites blocked
Student friendly netbooks, programs, software, etc.
1. For me...just using technology does not always mean kids are learning. Sometimes "process" takes center stage rather than understanding content.
ReplyDelete2. PPT's can be structured and used in a way that little to no thinking is going on in the classroom. Downtime when kids are just trying to write everything down...creates downtime and sometimes limited thinking. By using PPT am I encouraging student to not think beyond the next bullet.
-I will not use it effectively; kids won't learn anything
ReplyDelete-Maybe I don't have the knowledge of how to use a certain program, but there is no training involved
-I will just make a powerpoint for the sake of making a powerpoint, but nothing will be gained from it
1.) The WOW factor wears off
ReplyDelete2.) Students seeing things only one way – meaning “technology is the only way to go”
3.) Not everyone is a good multitasker – sometimes doing one thing well is better than many things poorly.
4.) Once the presentations are created – will I always keep using the same thing when I teach.
Does quality instruction/teaching require use of technology?
ReplyDeletePPT's that become a crutch not a resource/tool to the instructor.
-will I have the necessary materials in my classroom?
ReplyDelete-will there be enough student access to computers?
-will computers alone be enough to engage high school students?
-what is the best use of technology for students with learning disabilities?
-how much it too much? How little is too little?
-does everything need to be on computer?
-will paper copies of information be available for those who need it?
-are we going to turn students off if everything is computerized?
-where is the place for "traditional" educational practices?
- How does the hardware work?
ReplyDelete- What software is to be used, and how does it work?
* Where can I find ideas for ways of use?
- What kind of time will activities take?
- How long will it take to condition students?
* Again, where can I get ideas?