My name is Lauren Munsee, I am eighteen years old. I am from a very small town, Corry, Pennsylvania. In high school I ran cross country and track. I still run but on my own time, not on a team. I am an early childhood and special education major. I love working with children and children with disabilities. The grade I would most like to teach is second grade because they are still young enough to be cute but old enough to know basic tools. I would also love to work in a special education classroom because the kids are so sweet and you feel accomplished after working with them. They also give you a challenge which is something I like.
I feel that technology hurts education by being a huge distraction during class or while trying to do homework. Cell phones, I pods and I pads are a really big distraction to students in the classroom which hinders them from paying attention and learning all the material the teacher is trying to get across to them. While doing homework students often find themselves on social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
I also feel that technology can be helpful to education because it is a good way for students to find information for papers, projects and other school assignments. It is an easy way for students to get information fast.
When teaching a class technology can be a very helpful tool. Teachers often show videos for students to better understand the material they are teaching. Also, teachers show students useful websites and demonstrations by using smart boards and computers. Could you imagine math class without calculators? That is just another everyday technology tool teachers use while in the classroom. Technology to teachers is a very useful thing for many reasons.
I believe teaching in today's world would not be the same without technology. Teachers use computers, smart boards, calculators, etc. on a daily bases in class. For the most part, technology has a positive effect on education.
You actually don't live too far from where I live. I'm from Titusville. I am also interested in teaching 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade.It was really interesting to see where you stand with technology in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteHi! I like to run too and I was on my high school cross country team. I'm not on the team here though. I definitely agree with your opinions on technology and education. It is very useful tool when used for learning new things but unfortunately many students just use it as a distraction.
ReplyDeleteNice bio. I ran cross and track in high school too, you should come out for the school's team. and i agree smart-boards, calculators, etc. help teaching so much every day when used the right nway
ReplyDeleteYour views on technology in the class room are interesting and I agree they can pose as a distraction sometimes, but that the benefits of using it out weigh the cons.
ReplyDeleteI think we went to the same high school... that's pretty cool I guess...
ReplyDeleteI agree about what you say about technology being a distraction in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI agree with technology being somewhat of a distraction but I feel that as we grow as teachers we will find a way that we can comfortably use it effectively. I also want to teach second grade and have the same reasons as you! They are still young enough to be cute but you can also teach curriculum.
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