Technology is an enhancement to instruction. It offers variety for the students to learn and the programs that can engage the students.
E-mail is very helpful, I have been able to do e-mail correspondences with other countries in my World Language classes. Youtube has an abundance of information!
A disadvantage to technology is most papers are typed and that most student's hand writing skills have declined. Where I teach, cursive is highly recommended in the classroom, and notably due to technology students penmanship is weak. Also, auto correct spelling does not allow students to hone their spelling skills!
I have had positive experiences with technology, I believe that it allows for more resources and avenues of communication. Although, this summer I took an online class and I missed the physical interaction with the professor.
I hope to know how to organize my files online and to make them accessible to students, learn how to create videos, movies, edit videos...etc.
I'm hoping to avoid lengthy reading and more hands on practical experiences. Hoping to learn engaging practices for the classroom, Mr. Hlhadun!
Below is my blog link:
http://lancii87.blogspot.com/
