Clement jean François
Reflective essay 2
The
role of technology has played a critical role in the classroom. Chapter one of Support
learning with technology, explains the meaning of educational technology,
the benefits from learning with technology and the fundamental use of technology
in the classroom. Technology in general
has no set definition. Author Joy Egbert of Support learning with
technology, defines technology in a variety of definitions such as one my
favorite definitions of technology, “the application of knowledge to meet the
goals, goods, and services desired” (Egbert, 11). I like this definition, because it includes
one of the basic principles in learning, which is the applying of
knowledge.
Educational
technology includes the use of the computer and helps fulfill learning in
different ways. With educational technology students are able to use different
resource materials such as, the internet, PowerPoint, I movie and more. Educational technology is very interesting, because
learning with technology has effective outcomes in the classroom. “There are
benefits to group work, high-level concept understanding for older students and
improvement in student attitudes toward computer technologies” (Egbert, 13).
Although technology in the classroom is effective, it will not guarantee
success for every student. “Technology has not been shown over all to be
effective at increasing student achievement” (Egbert, 13). he effectiveness in
the classroom is based on the applied knowledge of material and connected to
technology.
Chapter
one of Support learning with technology, has helped me realize the
importance of technology in the classroom. Though chapter one had great
informative information about technology and education, I believe chapter one
lacked the explanation of teachers’ roles with technology. Though technology is
used in our lives, technology is nothing without someone operating it. Furthermore,
educational technology plays an important role in the classroom, because students
can learn with it.
Egbert,Joy. Supporting Learning
with technology:essentials of classroom practice. Pearson Education INC, 2009
Culmbus, Ohio
I like the fact that you said that Technology in general has no set defintion. One reason I like that statement is because the definition is so broad in the book it's hard to make a specific definition.
ReplyDeleteYou had some great points in this post. I also believe that even through technology is effective it does not mean that it will work for everybody. Especially the students that are not good with technology.
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