Like with everything there are barriers with using technology to teach. In some cases a barrier could be time, not all teachers have the time it takes to teach the students how to use the technology then continue for them do the homework. Another drawback is lack of access, not all schools have the budget for the extra iPads, tables, TV's...etc. An obstacle that I would constantly worry about would be how technology is constantly changing. With these obstacles I understand how bringing technology into a classroom could be overwhelming, however, I believe that with a little help and understanding, technology can be used for good in a classroom.
Your teaching philosophy are "your ideas and assumptions about how to teach so students will learn." There are two different types of teaching philosophies discussed in this chapter. The first is referred to as, being teacher centered. These types of teachers rely on test scores to determine where the kids are in the class, who has and hasn't learned. The second philosophy called student-centered. This way is a more hands on kind of learning and can be called " constructivist, progressive, or project-or problem- based teaching. I feel like I would gravitate more to the student-centered philosophy of teaching, because in my experience I could have an A in a class but choke up on a test and get a bad grade. Also by getting the students involved I think it would keep them entertained and wanting to learn more.
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.
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.
The barriers to technology use are many and the fear of technology's constant changes certainly sets up a challenge for learning! Fortunately, I think two factors may assist - one is that students tend to grasp the technology (no matter how new or foreign!) and that takes a bit of pressure off the teacher trying to learn it alone. And, two, once you grasp some of the basics in technology, the changes become much easier to learn and use. :)
ReplyDeleteYou need to start using digital tools and the inclusion of Creative Commons licensed or public domain photos, videos and hyperlinks is expected as part of the 'norm' when digitally writing. Your reflective writing and selected concepts are nicely done.