Technology in education

I felt that the article Technologies for Education by Barron, Orwig, Ivers, and Lilavois was right on the mark. With increasing technologies and students having more access to computers, internet, and other technological devices teachers have a new medium in which to explore new teaching methods and ideas. Most of us are far better with computers and technology than our parents, and our children will probably similar. If we use these technological advances, devices, and ideas to stimulate student learning we can produce positive results. Technology is not an end-all solution, and we must all strive to not become those teachers who make PowerPoint documents their first year and then use them for another twenty. Not only will PowerPoint documents be helpful, but we can draw from Podcasts, YouTube videos, recordings of poetry or book readings, and reference internet pages. Technology can help increase student involvement with their education, and can also be used to increase parental involvement in their children’s education. Websites can link parents with class information and ensure that the help their children to succeed. This is one of the most positive facets of technology in education because parental involvement in student lives is the greatest motivator for success.

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