Technology in the Classroom (Ms. Allen's Opinion)

In my opinion, supporting learning with technology is a skill that every educator should posses. I believe that the most important thing that a teacher should know about supporting learning with technology is that the technology should be used to support learning; they should be familiar with this because if technology is the sole factor in the student’s learning it is no longer functioning as a supporting agent but rather the only agent and therefore, there is no dyer need for an instructor. Yet, I believe that human interaction is important in acquiring knowledge because it gives the pupil an opportunity to assess how well they have acquired the knowledge and to showcase the acquired knowledge for feedback. I believe that teachers should know how to incorporate technology in their lessons consistently. If a teacher uses technology in their lesson infrequently, that defeats the purpose of integrating technology in the classroom as a whole.

 I believe that technology should play a vital role in education because it is the wave of the future. If we want our students to be successful, we should equip them with the knowledge and skills that the mainstream of individuals will be required to possess in order to be successful. Also, since most students are familiar with, and entertained by, the technological advances of our society incorporating such advances in their education may keep them more engaged and eager to learn.

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