Blog Journal 4
Twitter has been pretty easy to navigate, even though I have minimal experience using this website. I have had the opportunity to interact with other students on Twitter for the first time in EME2040. It has definitely been an adventure and I am still learning how to formally use it. These interactions have been beneficial because they include information on educational technology mostly, which I get to learn more about. In my future career, I feel Twitter may be a helpful tool to connect with others in your field, watch news, receive live updates, and more. Twitter has only grown since its start, and it will continue on.
The Digital Divide is said to be a separation between those that have access and those who do not have access to a technological device. The technology aspect will be poor, as well as the skills and knowledge of those on the wrong side of the divide. As a classroom teacher, I could address the divide by being sensitive to students who may not have the means to own a computer or technological device. What is especially important is that the teacher addresses the entire classroom in a respectful manner by doing hand-written work instead of online-based work.
Two software tools I would implement in my classroom would be Educational Games and Academic Databases. I think the two, if used together, would intensify the study of my students. Educational Games will allow the students to feel like they are having fun, but still getting work done; academic databases are constantly used in classrooms all around the world, students should learn mainly from these databases, because they provide a large amount of factual information. Students would really enjoy a classroom that utilizes these software tools, and might even increase their creativity as intellectuals.
The Digital Divide is said to be a separation between those that have access and those who do not have access to a technological device. The technology aspect will be poor, as well as the skills and knowledge of those on the wrong side of the divide. As a classroom teacher, I could address the divide by being sensitive to students who may not have the means to own a computer or technological device. What is especially important is that the teacher addresses the entire classroom in a respectful manner by doing hand-written work instead of online-based work.
Two software tools I would implement in my classroom would be Educational Games and Academic Databases. I think the two, if used together, would intensify the study of my students. Educational Games will allow the students to feel like they are having fun, but still getting work done; academic databases are constantly used in classrooms all around the world, students should learn mainly from these databases, because they provide a large amount of factual information. Students would really enjoy a classroom that utilizes these software tools, and might even increase their creativity as intellectuals.
Completely understand your thoughts sami, And they are valid ones. Although, I don't completely agree with your outlook. Yes, the sensitive (mindful) thinking is a responsible aspect in a teacher/professor and should be taught because all don't posses this characteristic. However, about time (we) become teachers, technology will be deeply routed in the learning and teaching of our youths. So I believe we may have to take more steps to blur that digital divide line in our classrooms. And I don't believe everyone on the other side of the divide is suffering much in the terms of knowledge. I say that because when your on that side you're aware that you are so you would actually do a little more to achieve the same outcome and give up luxuries like time and comfort.
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