Technology is an ever changing world within planet earth. And, in the classroom it will always be revolving and evolving. It seems like very time I visit another classroom, their is some new cool and latest technology fad that a teacher has found. And, this happens at every age level, Pre-K-college. It is crazy to think about where we've started as young kids, to where we are now, to what our children will have, and then even our grandkids. To me, some of it can be scary. I want to be in total control of my car, I do not think I trust a computer to steer, navigate, and control the speed of my vehicle. Although, I do understand that as the world does I do too.
Specifically, teachers face many challenges as educators in today's world. At this point in 2016, student's are at very different places with technology. I have noticed in my placement that some first graders know more than I do about my own laptop. Then again, there are kindergarten's who come to school and have never seen a laptop or projector, simply because they were raised in a home that couldn't afford these things, or just chose not to use them.
And then, as we all know it gets put on the educator to teach the Internet, safety, uses, and for it to be utilized, just because, well that's how we live. That is how the world functions these days. So, what can teachers do to combat this wide spread of knowledge? Well, in my mind...KISS. And no, I don't mean it like that!! KISS means to Keep It Super Simple. I think that's the answer, simplicity.
In my own classroom one day, I will KISS. My goal will be to meet students where there at, regardless of where they've come from. I will use something universal, meaning something that every student can access. For instance, Google Classroom. Google Classroom is great because it is one place where student's can all access, for free, anytime, anywhere...now, that's a teacher's DREAM!
Please check out my timeline! My timeline, starts when I started school till when I graduated and then some future technologies, as well!
This was a great blog, the beginning picture caught my attention super cute! The link to your time line says that we as the viewer are "unauthorized" to view it just to let you know. I really liked the point where you touched on the coolest and newest technology, I saw this exact thing when I when into field experience.
ReplyDeleteAddison, I think your blog was great! I think that the first picture was absolutely adorable. I like your idea about keeping things simple. I am okay at using technology, but the newer programs can confuse me so much. Love that idea!
ReplyDeleteAddison, great post! I love the KISS idea!! Seriously a great way to put in perspective how we need to keep things simple in the classroom! Too much technology can be a bad thing! Great job! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Addison! I love the picture you put at the beginning because it instantly caught my attention! I like that your blog is very laid back and not too serious. You brought up a very good point when you mentioned that students are at very different places with technology because it is so true!
ReplyDeleteI love all your images this week! The KISS acronym is perfect! I'm not sure if you came up with that or not but I think that it would be a great thing for students. The classroom I'm in right now has a lot of little things like that, and it's the little things that really make a difference. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! KISS! That's so cute. i just may take that and use it in my classroom as well. I'm also going to try to stay as updated as possible on all the latest technology.
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