As I go through this textbook and understand more about technology with teachers and students I learn new things as I read. You would think that growing up with technology would put me on it's side but I never really was. I was more on the fact of how society treated technology. I always saw technology ruined society with communication. But as I read on and on with how it impacts the way we teach, I get more on its side. The three concepts I chose this week we're: Online Textbooks (e-books), Online Search Engines, and Computer Games as Learning Resources.
What caught my attention for Online Textbooks (e-books) was that, it actually is very helpful. Coming from reading textbooks all the time to reading on my own tablet made a big difference. There may be some downsides but this his learning style changed in carrying big textbooks, to having the books on a tablet that weighs less than a pound.
The second concept that caught my eye was the Online Search Engine. Technology changed the way we look for things. Back in the day we used to use textbooks or go to the library to find just a simple way to make a meal, or anything honestly. Until they came up with google. Google is the way to live life. You can search ANYTHING on google, and it will give you the answer you need. Anything you need will be there in replace of books.
My third concept i found interesting was Computer Games as Learning Resources. It caught my attention because, who doesn't like to play games? If you love to play games why not make something out of it and teach that way. Kids love to play games just imagine what their reaction would be to computer games the whole class can play to understand the lesson in the class. They can even go home and play the games at home.
In conclusion even as an anti-technology kind of person I can see where this book comes from. Learning with technology is what the future is and why not make the best of it and teach young students the way the world will be with what we already have.
References:
Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
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