As teachers, these days we are faced with the ever-changing effects technology has on our teaching methods. These effects can be considered good or bad depending on personal view, but the facts are that our options are vast and varied now because of technology.
The electronic learning space has been adapted widely across the world in the 21st century. With the help of the Internet, interactive whiteboards, computers, iPads, smart phones and so on, we are faced with an endless supply of resources for student learning. This style of learning space will continue to grow and advance in the future and it is up to teachers to stay updated and connected to electronic advancements. It is important to always try and test new technology like using iPad apps or blogs before introducing this to students. Ensuring that the content is relevant and appropriate will help with ensuring electronic methods are worthwhile. By doing this, students will benefit greatly and continue to be challenged in their learning.
(Teacher Serginho’s blog, 2013. Imagine [Image]. Retrieved from http://teacherserginho.blogspot.com.au/2012_01_01_archive.html)
Your first statement if 100% true and its sometimes hard to eke up with the ever changing technologies, I feel sometimes we need a lesson on how to use particular technologies.
So true… we will always be learning about these technologies in the future. Sometimes the students will have to teach us 🙂 (Can’t wait for that!)