EDLD5398ET(5370)_Week 1 - Standard I

TF/TL – Standard I

Technology Operations and Concepts

As I read chapter 1 in the ISTE’s textbook about technology being implemented in the classroom for all students as part of the teaching curriculum. I had to ask myself; is there a way to meet these demands? What about the low-income poverty school district’s? Are they able to equip their schools with the necessary technology to improve student teaching? I believe schools can improve learning and teaching by using technology such as smart boards, tablets, and computers. Giving students the opportunity to do research is their ability to read and write the world (Allen & Rossatto, 2009). I know that in order to meet the needs in supplying districts campuses with the technology needed to improve and reach long range goals, teachers will be able to demonstrate the characteristics needed to effectively provide instructions to increase student achievement in the classroom.

Administrators must provide time for teachers to plan with their colleagues in order to find successful strategies (Mears, 2010). Today’s education system remains stuck in the age where technology was less visible, putting the burden for learning on teachers, encouraging students to remain unreceptive, and treating all students as if they are the same forcing them to learn the same. Barnes (2007) argues for the proper implementation of technology in order to benefit teaching and learning. Regardless of tight budgets or schools receiving little or no funding; schools districts can and should try to continue and focus on providing resources to improve instructional content for student learning. As we know, the educations system must continue to use technology in the most strategic and efficient way to enhance student learning and close the achievement gap.


References

Allen, R., & Rossatto, C. (2009). Does Critical Pedagogy Work with Privilege Students? Teacher Education Quarterly, 36(1), 163-180.

Barnes, P. (2007). Is technology the solution? When implemented properly, technology can be a great asset in your classroom. Retrieved January 28, 2012 from EBSCOhost

Mears, B. (2010). Technology and education change: Focus on student learning. Journal of Research in Technology Education, 42(3), 285-307. Retrieved January 28, 2012 from www.iste.org.