Final Blog for EDU 531

There are many possibilities that a teacher may explore concerning the using of technology in the classroom. Engaging students is a necessity for any grade level and any subject. There is always going to be a student who excels at a particular topic, there is always going to be a student who struggles. By properly engaging a student, a teacher has the opportunity reach the struggling student and help to propel the excelling student. Using technology in the classroom the teacher is able to utilize different mediums and techniques to engage their students. One thing to remember about being a teacher of adolescences is the fact that they are highly motivated by their interests. If a teacher is able to incorporate television, music, pop culture, video games and fashion into a lesson, there is more of a chance the student will pay closer attention—they will learn more. By exploring the children’s interests and displaying this information via internet and internet related assignments, the children are more likely to have their interests peaked.

Not only are students excited by technology, but all fun aside, technology is becoming increasingly prominent in the world, therefore; using technology in the classroom, and advising children how to use it properly and efficiently, is becoming necessary, rather than just optional. In all aspects of society technology is becoming more and more prevalent. The way of the future is geared toward technology. At this point in history, it is likely that students know more about technology than the teachers, simply because the kids grew up in this generation, rather than trying to catch up after the fact like some older adults. The entertainment and the education of the new generation of students is highly inspired by technology, so it is imperative for children to learn now how to navigate through the technological possibilities so that they can use technology to their full capabilities as adults.

Using technology in the class can also enhance the lesson itself. There are limitless possibilities of relating the material’s message when utilizing the power of informational technology. A teacher can assist children in a lesson as well as offer possible options for assignment completion. As stated earlier the ability to use technology in the classroom allows children to use the tools they enjoy using to complete a required assignment. Using technology in the classroom appeals to all sorts of learners too. For visual learners, the option of an interactive whiteboard is possible. For hands-on learners, they have the option of creating their own projects and watching their ideas build right in front of their eyes. Kinesthetic learners benefit from technological learning because they are able to use multifaceted ways of gaining and expressing the material at hand.

Technology makes the classroom a better environment for both student and teacher. I feel fortunate in having had the opportunity to have taken this EDU 531 class. In this class we had begun to explore the world of the technologically advanced classroom was a pleasure and was full of exciting new information.