{Philosophy of Technology in Education}

         My Philosophy of Technology in Education

Technology is advancing constantly and simultaneously weaving its way into every person’s life, whether it is a grandmother’s lock system on her house or the business man’s work presentation and daily schedule on his iPad. Regarding my profession in education, I think at the depth with which technology is becoming part of everyday life,  my students will largely embrace technology no matter if it is in the classroom or not.  My job as a teacher requires that I devote time and create new ways to effectively teach what I need to teach to my audience of students.  If my students are “tech-savvy,” I believe that it is my responsibility to  instigate within the students personal integrity towards their digital footprint and include ways to keep them interested in learning, which widely includes technology in the classroom.

                

   However, to be completely one-sided would not be wise in this case. 

Technology has its place in education; which, in my opinion, is to enhance students’ abilities to comprehend subject matter and to open up opportunities for social development. 

Through testimonies of other teachers, I have learned that some kids connect very well by using technology, where other methods of teaching are not getting through.  Also, like in any other media, it comes more easily for some and as a hassle for others.  The fact that students will have to support and encourage each other in these areas gives them a chance to develop social skills with their peers. 

        
  When I teach, I plan on using technology to enhance each subject using whatever materials and resources are available.  If every student has access to a notebook or tablet of some sort, I would utilize one or two apps that the students could look forward to using two or three times a week in every subject.  Also, I would assign four or five large group and single projects a school year where students would have to collaborate and create something, be it a short movie, website, song, or anything else that the students could work hard on and be proud of and share easily to the rest of the world.