Final Blog

In the next five years I see technology expanding rapidly; it seems that every few months there is a new version of a seemingly fine technology (i.e. iPads, iPhones, Tablets, etc.) I believe every day technology is perfected just a little bit more and apps and tools are becoming more functional and readily available. My hope for  the next five years is that cutting edge technology can somehow be slightly cheaper than it is as of now, I say this because I find it extremely unfair that there are amazing technologies available that could benefit so many students and their families and yet due to the hefty price tags, they are left behind.

Technology is changing education by providing students with new avenues with which to express themselves and to learn and by providing teachers with new ways to teach various subjects. For example, visual learners are given new ways to see subjects through Smart Boards and iPad apps, audio learners are able to learn with podcasts, and hands-on learners are able to figuratively do the work themselves through hands on apps and using Smart Boards. In higher level education, such as high school, students are able to participate in things like never before. For example, a high school student who is too squeamish to actually dissect animals is able to still learn the information through an electronic way via iPad app; students are able to technologically study abroad and view the world’s greatest monuments.

Teachers are able to use technologies such as podcasting, classroom websites and cloud sharing to reach students who are unable to come to class as well as all students parents. Teachers are also able to make students more involved in the lessons that are taught through hands on technologies such as the iPad and SmartBoard. 

As an aspiring teacher I look forward to one day being able to use these technologies in my classroom to be a better teacher, in the following AudioBoo posting I will discuss which technology I am most excited about using and how I plan on using it in my classroom.

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