Live Chat

After reading the live chat transcript, I realized that the individuals in the chat had some of the same concerns and ideas I had about using technology in the classroom.

One part of this chat that I found extremely interesting and connects to 307 is the questionfrom Susan Victor about the “biggest roadblock to successful implementation of technology in schools.” I agree with Trotter that both are roadblocks, but as teachers we need to recognize them and overcome them. If we don’t we will never prepare our student for the “real world.”

Another person who seems to “get it” is John Eldredge. He states, “Isn’t the next step the use of technology applications to directly enhance student learning and achievement?” Eldredge gets it because he is thinking ahead. He knows that technology is going to play a big part in the livces of or students. Trotter replied to this and even said that “there has been a lot of research into creating computer-based environments.”

Sheri Hunter also gets the digital world, for she has created technology benchmarks for her students “to ensure that all students have access to the media and are prepared to continue to learn in the digital age” This is a great idea. Just like we have the regents or ELA exams we should have technology benchmarks. These would be tests that ensured our students would be prepared to use technology in the world.