Hmmmm.... I have this love / hate relationship right now with all this techie stuff!
After completing the chapter readings, browsing the web sites that were linked in this weeks material, computer, networks,web terminology and the Tweeting-blogging,posting,following others... I feel overwhelmed! Where is a good starting point???
Dr. Wendy Drexler's video describing the Networked Student illustrated how the current student is learning. The available tools they have for their learning and why it is important for teachers to be on board as well.
The summary of Chapter 2-Communicating through networks and using the World Wide Web, some of the highlights were web searching tools, pros and cons for students and teachers, and educational implications of the internet and the World Wide Web.
Teachers and students alike are exposed to so much technology, is it really helping or hindering the student. Will we as educators in a specific subject matter spend to much time teaching technology to the student and less time on the material at hand.
Currently I am teaching and a student at the same time. As a student,I have learned so much, yet feel so ill-equipped. I know just how my students feel when they are learning something new! I tell them hang in there it will all come together. I am currently saying that to myself as well.
I feel blessed to be an educator and to be part of the technology that is available.
Teachers Discovering Computers Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom Page(s):59-110 Teachers Discovering Computers (Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom) by Gary B. Shelly, Cengage Learning
