This blog is designed as a practice excercise for EDM 510.
Our world is constantly changing, especially in regards to the use of technology. There are so many advances that have been made, and our children are growing up in a different world. Many of them are carrying cell phones, gaming, and participating in social networks; yet in the classroom lessons may remain stagnant as the textbook anthology is used as the main vehicle of instruction.
Now, as a teacher I do not solely rely on "traditional" instruction strategies and have subscribed to the Constructivist approach, but yet I lag behind in the technological advances that have been made. There are many tools that can be incorporated into the classroom to be interactive and enhance student's learning. What are some of the tools that have been successful that you have experienced as a teacher, student and/or parent? How was the technology used and incorporated into the instruction? Did students share or interact with the technology?
Share your ideas and experiences as I discover a whole new world. A world that I am not a participant in. Most of the time I forget my cell phone, just learned how to text, photostory, wiki, and do not have a Facebook. Though I am intrigued, and would love to hear your experiences and thoughts with the use of technology.
