Article Title: The Most Powerful Tool in the Classroom
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sarah-wike-loyola/the-most-powerful-tool-in_b_6012136.html
It is clear that technology is becoming a more prevalent tool in the classroom. I know the district that I teach in is a 1-to-1 District where students grades 7-12 receive a laptop, and students 3-6 receive their own IPad. This push towards technology is something that will continue to become more popular as teachers find more ways to incorporate technology in their classrooms. The article that I read mentioned how in the past, teachers have always been the most powerful figures in the room and how students looked to them for answers to their every question. This is a trend that has definitely changed due to the infusion of technology. Students now have the ability to use their laptops to "Google" everything and find the answer to a question in seconds. The fact that we have so much information at our fingertips is truly amazing and allows all of us to be lifelong learners.
I agree that our classrooms are changing before our eyes. In this day and age, students do not want to be lectured and take notes day-after-day. In my opinion, rote memorization does not lead to meaningful learning. The article mentions how the role of educators is evolving, we are now seen as coaches and facilitators, there to assist our students when they need help. However, no piece of technology will ever completely replace the importance of a teacher. As an educator it is my responsibility to keep my students on task, guide them to the intended end-result, and provide information/advice that they may not be able to find online. Teachers are the instrument to student success.
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