Description: I think I relate to the man in this image. I feel that he is struggling to make sense of all the things around him. Our world is constantly changing. In this fast pace world, I find it hard to keep up and stay on track. As a teacher, one must keep up with the changing trends and stay up to date with our teaching methods. This concept can be applied to technology.Reflection: I remember typing my fourth grade portfolio on a very early model computer. The screen was large and the key board was very noisy. Last year when I was in EDS 150, my service learning was assisting fourth graders on their portfolios. I was shocked to see how things had changed. These students were typing on new laptops with the highest forms of technology. It took them almost no time to create a piece of art. The computer even helped them with their spelling and grammar. I am not old, but it was like a different time ... I just can't believe the advances our society has made. I now see that technology can be a help, not a hindrance while in the class room. If used correctly, it can be a great teaching tool. It can also break the routine of doing worksheets and lessons on a daily basis. While I was in elementary school, we had a computer class and I remember it being the best part of my week. I loved to play the game Math Blaster. If I am not mistaken, this game is still being played in some schools today.
Connection: These amazing leaps and bounds that we have made must be exercised in our class rooms. Students can't afford to grow up and not learn about new technology. I guess you could consider my generation to be the "texting generation." I will admit, I even enjoy it myself. I can't help but wonder what will come next. Any tool that will help students learn should be put to use if at all possible. I know that some schools may not have the recourses, but computers are a must in today's society. When writing a paper, word processing is a necessity. For some students, the only place they may see these advances is in the classroom. As teachers, it should be our duty to familiarize them with the new tools that our society creates.
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Thanks for the comment on Math Blaster and we are happy that you have such fond memories. On December 1st, Knowledge Adventure, the creator's of Math Blaster and the leader in adventure-based learning games for 3-to-10 year olds, launched its highly anticipated JumpStart virtual world online. We invite everyone to go to www.jumpstart.com and experience the first immersive 3D virtual world for kids, where they will find games, learning activities and missions that challenge and entertain. We also have created fan clubs on Facebook and MySpace to help parents connect with others and share their thoughts and experiences about their children's success at school and at play.
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