User:Jahniel Allen

Personal Philosophy

We need technology in every classroom….

From the ancient abacus to handheld calculators, from slide projectors and classroom films strips to virtual reality and next generation e-learning, educational technology continues to evolve in exciting new ways. I believe that technology should be in every classroom has it provides great opportunity for making learning more effective for everyone with different needs. When technology is integrated into the lessons, students are expected to be more interested in the subject they are studying, and provides different opportunities to make learning more enjoyable in terms of field trips and using other learning resources. Technology within the classroom can encourage a more active participation in the learning process which can be hard to achieve through a traditional lecture environment.

And in every student and teacher’s hand….

Technology benefits both students and teachers. By using technology in the classroom, both teachers and students can develop skills essential for the 21st century. Students can gain the skills they will need to be to be successful in the future. Modern learning is about collaborating with others, solving complex problems, critical thinking, developing different forms of communication and leadership skills, and improving motivation and productivity in students. While on the other hand, with countless online resources, technology can help improve teaching. Teachers can use different apps or trusted online resources to enhance the traditional ways of teaching and to keep students more engaged. Virtual lesson plans, grading software and online assessments can help teachers save a lot of time, which can be used to help students who are struggling.

Because it is the pen and paper of our time and it is the lens through which we experience much more of our world.

It is important as a teacher to implement technological tool into their classroom because the pen and paper are becoming less desirable than the exciting world of technology. Children today are born in this technological world meaning they can easily use and manipulate various tools more easily than most adults today. So why not incorporate these tools into our classroom to enhance our children’s learning.