Thursday, December 11, 2008

Technology

Today's students are more savvy when it comes to technology in education. When combined with proficient skills, technology can be utilized to engage students. Students are more interested in hands-on activity; and technology allows for hand -on
Posted by Barbara at 2:26 PM 0 comments
I have learned that BLOGS are a web log; a personal journal that is frequently updated. These blogs are for general public consumption, and can be used for class schedules, homework, student work, and connections to other classrooms and parent. You can personalize the blogs according to your preferences. As a future teacher I would be open to using blogs in the classroom only after intense training. Students will need to be supervised, and work will have to be viewed by me before it gets published. I am open to using technology, however, my biggest concern is that students obtain the basic skills needed to be successful in life. Students must first be proficient with their writing.