EDCI 320 9-9-10
Blog for Chapter 1
I gathered some cool stuff from chapter one. 1. The debate between inquiry based and constructivist instructional methods intrigued me. I like the results of constructivist teaching but I don’t think that the methods are that great. I don’t want to strictly cram students with info, I want to help guide them to the information they need. It will be an interesting theme to follow during my career. 2. Another thing that I learned was about the digital divide. While I already knew that there was a inequality in technology use it was good to have it quantified and defined so I can take an active role in helping students use technology. 3. I was very interested in learning the effects of the NCLB act on technology in education. I learned that technology programs in schools are at risk because school have to manage scarce funds and show “scientific research” that the programs benefit students. Technology is such a new development that research is catching up with it making it difficult to justify in the current societies atmosphere.
Applying the reading to my own teaching will give me the ability to reach students in a medium or mediums they are most comfortable in. If students today use technology more than ever it will be what they are comfortable and proficient in. That will help me differentiate my teaching and engage students.
As an ecologically conscious teacher I want to make sure my class room has the least negative impact on the environment that it can. By using online tools with green power sources my students can have a quality education and have a positive impact on our planet.
One question I have is how are standards and funding (NCLB) are being reformed so that students and educators have access to technology?
Best-
Blake
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