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How have you seen technology change in education, and what are some of the pros and cons of using technology in the classroom?

Technology has been a huge adjustment and has been something to get used to. But there are so many resources we can use online to have diversity and differenciation in the classroom. There are so many ways we can teach students as well like nearpod or canva or flipgrid.

Hey Mirella!

Do you think that there was an overuse of technology in your classroom? Do you think the students would benefit from fewer screens in the classroom? I would agree that there are a lot of pros to technology and that it can really help in the classroom, but I am worried that we may take it too far and have too many electronics being used in the classroom. 

Hello Mirella,

Personally, I believe there are may benefits to technology in the classroom. It can increase student engagement, support collaboration, allows creativity, accomodates different style of learners and it is future focused. Like all things, there needs to be a balance in terms of how much technology is used within the classroom. I see technology as a resource, not a hinderance, and for me it is important that I model how to use technology as a tool that supports learning. When students have access to technology, they are a part of a global community. With guidance, students can learn to research and become critical thinkers. They can share ideas with others around the world, as well as learn from others around the world. As teachers, it is our responsibility to facilitate proper use of technology (copyright laws, red flag websites etc.,). The generation of children being born now are called Alpha generation. They are children born at a time when technological devices are getting smarter, everything is connected, and the physical and digital world are coming together. As they grow up, new technologies will become part of their lives, their experiences, their attitudes and their expectations of the world. How we frame it, is based on our personal background and for some individualts, they believe in traditional methods of teaching.