I did a little research regarding integration of technology and these are a few things that are mentioned.
computers cannot replace teachers.
Teachers understand when the teachable moment is at hand and guide students' academic growth. The teacher facilitates learning and helps students transfer ideas to new learning situations. Integrating technology isn't about using complex technology programs but rather simplifying technology choices and focusing on how technology connects to learning."Contrary to the wisdom of the most fanatical technologists, computers do not think, initiate, or react the way teachers do. Although some people believe that information equals education, teachers know that understanding is not automatic with the acquisition or memorization of facts. Knowing how to apply information, how to use ideas in new ways, how to evaluate information, and how to extrapolate or go beyond basic information are important aspects of learning.
We probably have to be patient with regard to the integration of technology, as it could easily backfire without the proper skill and understanding of how to go about it.
Good Tracey! I think the comment made here "simplifying technology choices and focusing on how technology connects to learning" conflates with my idea if you have a look at my post. It's good to know that I am on the right track. Question though is whether we are doing enough to accomplish that objective.
ReplyDeleteThis is very cool Tracey, i entirely support you on the fact that whether technology is advanced or what the matters is the role of teachers in learners life is important.
ReplyDeleteBecause they go step by step with a learner to understand how we learn and try other applicable learning skills as well as how to apply. Therefore indeed we need to be patient when it comes to the integration as also even the accessibility comes with different speed to us. For instance, Andre’s "Rethinking the Integration of Technology" is a clear example that we don’t get there at the same time.