Chapter 3 Reflection

After reading this chapter, I learned that the school system relies on current and consistent technologies. These can include tools such as: paper, pens, pencils, chalk, overhead projectors and loud-speaker systems. The main communication and record tool used in schools is paper. There are often barriers with technology in schools and these can include: cost and access, classroom management, challenges to instruction, authority and teaching and assessment. Skeptics argue that schools will not change in the face of new technologies.

The technology skeptics argument makes me put into perspective the disadvantages of technology in schools. I realize that the cost of having classrooms being so technologically advanced is just not realistic. There will always be malfunctions with technology as well so there will have to be someone trained to fix the problems (this costs money too). I think that classrooms should have at least one computer so students can become familiar with using them. It it not necessary to have multiple computers where distractions will arise and teachers become less in control over the students.

In my future classroom I will take into consideration the risks of having technology in the school and classroom and become more cautious when I plan to use it. I will also be somewhat of an advocate towards technology because I realize that it is necessary to introduce to students. Technology will eventually take over, it is just a matter of time. Students need to be aware of the rising need for use of technology and they will get opportunities to practice with it in the classroom.