1) The first thing to reflect on is the shift in teacher desire in must-have educational tools from 2011 to the next couple of years. Wireless internet was the leading must-have tool for teachers in comparison to a year earlier when internet, a computer and an LCD projector were the top must-have tools for teachers. As we progress further into the 21st century, which is very technologically driven, we must adapt teaching practices to accommodate the ever growing technological advancements. This shift is already influencing teaching because of the changes in school software, such as smartboards and the iPad program.
2) The second thing to reflect upon is the iGeneration and how much kids are engulfed by digital media, including music, television, computers, video games, smartphones and other electronic devices. It is crazy to think how much social media has influenced the iGeneration. In some cases, it has shaped some kids' view on life and society. Kids in the iGeneration spend, on average, 7.09 hours using digital media. This will influence not only the kids but also the teachers because eventually, textbooks will no longer be in affect because of the technological advancements such as the iPad program which has all materials and textbooks accessible from the iPad.
3) The third thing to reflect upon is the influence that social media has not only on your identity but also your digital identity. Social media has become such a leading role player in our society today. Students are constantly checking Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. As a college athlete, we have to sign a waiver letting the school know they can use any picture taken of us to promote the Athletics program on social media. Digital identity has become such an important factor on how kids are seen in our culture. This influences teaching by demonstrating that kids have different interests and will require the lesson plans to be adapted to the interests of the students.
In conclusion, technology has grown and shows signs of continuous growth. It has shaped how subjects are taught in schools and will continue to shape how subject matter is taught. Now if technology has made teaching easier, that is a whole another blog post that I hope to be able to answer.
Resources:Maloy, R., O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., & Woolf, B. (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.
Resources:Maloy, R., O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., & Woolf, B. (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.
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