Teachers who are considering the use of technology in the question need to address different issues with both the teachers and the students. Teachers must have at least an understanding of the technology that is being used in the classroom. Teachers must meet the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards. Some teachers resist the use of technology even though after the initial learning period, it will alleviate much extra work in the classroom.
Even though most students today have a much greater knowlege of technology than previous generations, each student is from different walks of life and may not have exposure to the same technology that others may have. A teacher needs to encourage the use of the technology in the classroom and get the students involved in using the technology.
While an understanding of the technology being used in the classroom is important, a total understanding is not necessary --- rather the teacher needs to know how to use the technology or know how it will be used in the learning process by students.
ReplyDeleteIn the classroom, when it comes to technology, it would be okay for the teacher to employ students as teachers of a technology use (called tech-spurts). In this case, the teacher becomes the learner and the student becomes the teacher.
Dr. Herring