Blog Post # 3

Peer Review - Public Comment:

When I went to peer review Terri Wagner's Blog Post # 2, I began to wonder and kinda worry which way would be best to go about doing this. Should I peer review on her page directly where the public will be able to see it? Or should I email or message her privately where it is only for our eyes to see? After thinking this through I decided to post it directly onto her page become criticism is a positive thing and will only help and not hurt in the long run. I thought that Terri did a very nice job not only on her blog post but also on the set up of her blog. I was very impressed. She needs to keep up the good work!

Technology in Special Education:

a. Technology has made a positive impact on students with special needs. Ipads and computers are a few forms of technology that have been able to do so. Ipads provide students with a better understanding of the word by being able to hear the correct pronunciation. Computers magnify the words which helps the student to be able to see it better. Technology catches these students attention and makes them actually be able to enjoy learning. This helps them finish their assignments, make better connections, and come across clearer than a teachers lecture. 

 When I become a teacher technology will be the main tool of my teaching technique. The use of computers and Ipads will help give students a better understanding of each subject by being able to interact with their fellow classmate and teacher. There are also several different learning games and apps available to use. Keeping special needs children attention is a difficult task but these new forms of technology will help me to do so. I will also teach my students to be familiar enough with the uses of each form of technology so that they will be able to use this knowledge with their future career. 

Gary Hayes: Social Media Count

Technology growing more now than it ever has before. It has become the high point of everyone's life. The rates show that as I advance in my teaching career I should also advance in my knowledge in technology and how to use it in the classroom.Teachers need to be familiar and know how to use up to date technology that their students will be able to relate to. Because of the growth of technology and how much this generation uses it on a daily basis technology use in the classroom is a great way to grab students attention.

  

Teachers need to say good bye to chalkboards and dry erase boards and hello to smart boards. Smart boards save time with writing and also provide you with access to programs that you can use to interact with the students.Incorporating videos and games into a lectures helps give the students a visual example of what they are learning. The use of technology also saves teachers time by being able to set up their assignments and videos in advance. Our world now revolves around technology and social media so we as teachers need to be familiar with and be able to use each form to the best of our ability.

Michael Wesch: A Vision of Students Today

The size of classes believe it or not, can make it more difficult for students to learn.  One on one time with a teacher is difficult to receive when a class is so large. One on one learning time is vital to be able to learn a subject correctly. Because of this some students spend thousands of dollars on textbooks but never attend class. Students are made to multitask between classes, school work ,work, and various other activities. They spend majority of their time studying and teaching their self a subject.Teachers spend most of their time lecturing and using technology when they should be using the forms of technology that they have available to them.

Students use technology on a day to day basis. If teachers want to be able to keep a students interest then they should take advantage of the technology that has been made available to them and use things like a smart board verses a chalkboard when educating.Teachers need to be educating their students for the future not only the present. Technology is what our world now revolves around and as teachers we are suppose to be able to educate our students to were they are prepared for the crazy world and life that they have ahead of them.