Teaching+with+Technology+Week+2

I think the main point from this week's videos and readings is that students learn at different rates. How well does technology help each individual student maximize their education? There were several different studies conducted over the years to see how technology impacted student achievement. I think that it is an overall consensus that technology has many positive effects on student achievement. Technology has helped every student become a shining star no matter what learning ability he/she is working with. For example, a student that has problems holding a pencil or drawing utensil steady may thrive working on a computer. With technology, we can level the playing field for all students.

We do have a significant problem with technology and that is not all teachers are welcoming it with open arms. Change is very hard and I believe there are some teachers that feel technology tools are a burden in the classroom. They are not familiar with new tools and, as a result, are not comfortable teaching with something they know little about. The time will come when technology will be used everywhere and accepted by all. Hopefully, this time will be sooner rather than later.