Technology+Beliefs

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1.Do you believe technology should be used in the classroom? Why or why not? - Yes, it is important to use in the classroom to satisfy curiosity in the classroom. - It also prepares them to go out into the world and be successful - It is personalized learning 2. What are the benefits of using technology in the classroom? - It allows students to approach learning with a design point of view - The more involved you are with technology the more comfortable you are with it - They become more in charge of their learning 3. What are the drawbacks? - We need to be careful to not make them addicted to technology - Distracts from one on one learning - Lose people skills - Exposes them to inappropriate things 4. Personal barriers about using technology in the classroom - Students get distracted - Focus gets misplaced <span style="font-family: 'times new roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">- Unequal opportunity due to money <span style="font-family: 'times new roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">- Unreliable <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">5. Two goals for semester to overcome barriers <span style="font-family: 'times new roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">- Work on computer skills <span style="font-family: 'times new roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">- Always be prepared/ Have a back up

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Technology is a great tool that can be used to keep students engaged. It is inclusive and personalizes the learning process. We need to be careful students do not lose important people skills such as working one on one with other students.