Unit Questions: Why is it important for children under the age

of 10 to learn how to use the computers?

Is technology just limited to computers?

Are the use of computers, projectors, slides, and web cams affective in theclassroom?

Good aspects It could standardize the teaching

mechanism such as presenting a standard method of teaching

Certain subjects such as foreign languages might very well be successfully implemented over the internet and might even eliminate the need for teachers

The first use of computers where to enhance professional productivity.

Bad aspects It might be misused and misapplied if giving

every kid a computer rather than teaching them anything.

Students become more focus on social networking rather than schooling.

The answer to that question is no. More and more teachers are beginning to use film projectors, DVD, camcorders, digital cameras, radios, internet, and web cameras just to name a few.

There are 3 different types of learners… Listening learners Seeing learners Touch / experience learners

Students having the ability to have hands on experience is very helpful to those students who are not able to grasp the concept of lecture only classes. Using instruments such as web cameras and televisions students can also observe how other students are learning around the world. In today’s society everything is becoming centered around technology and the internet so the younger children are expose to this type of environment I think that it makes it easier to adjust as they become older.

Learning occurs in context.

Through computers, students can experience the real world--meeting the author, visiting the setting of a novel, etc.--or a simulation of the real world context.

Learning is active. When students become mentally involved in learning activities, they begin

generating ideas and constructing meaning on their own.  Computers enable students to work with information and to communicate with others.

Learning is social. Using the Internet, students can collaborate on lessons, post ideas on a topic, and

read and respond to the notes of others.

Learning is reflective. When students receive feedback about their thinking, learning is facilitated.  It does

not matter whether the feedback comes from a teacher or a peer in a chat room.(Driscoll, 2002)

Directions:  Please answer the following questions thoughtfully and honestly.  The findings will be presented in a college paper and will be available upon request.

Directions:  Please answer the following questions thoughtfully and honestly.  The findings will be presented in a college paper and will be available upon request.1.  Do you have a computer in your home:

2.  Is the computer connected to the Internet?

3.  Do you use a word processor?

4.  Do you use a printer?

5.  So you check an e-mail address?

6.  Do you know how to type Web addresses?

7.Do you have a cell phone you can use?

8. Can you text message someone?

9. Check things you have used online:

chat roomsweather forecastswriting/sending e-mailshopping online (with a parent)research/libraries

10. What else can you tell me about your use of the computer and/or other new technology? 

Directions:  Please answer the following questions thoughtfully and honestly.  The findings will be presented in a college paper and will be available upon request.

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Technology in the classroom