Blog Journal #4
My time that has been spent experiencing Twitter through an educational lens has been incredibly beneficial. I have been sharing and commenting on tweets to several EME 2040 classmates like Avery and Noah. The educational sources and articles they share have given me insight into new developments in the technology world that aid in education. I have also been retweeting and sharing posts from education-based accounts such as "Education Week" and "edutopia" that provide educational studies and updates about classroom technology. Twitter can be an amazing tool to utilize in my career, as it is a commonly adored social media to get students to participate in, and has access to endless supply of news and information. Similar to our course, I could have students create an educational twitter account for my class in order to connect and share information online that pertains to our English classroom!
The phrase "digital divide" refers to the modern dilemma describing the gap between people who do not have access to technology and those who do. The ones who have access to this technology at home (or at school) contain a major advantage over students who do not, making educational opportunities unequal. The students who lack the technology will have to go out of their way to reach it, either having to go to a library, a friend's house, or to school when not in class. They will learn with more difficulty since the shortcuts and tools are not at their disposal (Ex. Having to read an entire book and search for answers instead of using a summary online). The digital divide can be attributed to economic inequality (the class system), location (rural vs suburb vs urban city setting) and poor funding for many public schools. As a teacher, some of my students may not have sufficient access to technology. To combat this, I have to allot extra time for them to complete assignments and I can give them access before or after school in my classroom. Additionally, I could attempt to limit technological use in my curriculum by mostly using the equipment in school, or I can offer fewer/alternative assignments.
As technology progresses, more and more teachers are bringing apps and academic software into the classroom. When I become a teacher, I would love to use BrainPOP and Quizlet for my high school English class. BrainPOP is a website that houses a massive collection of animated videos that summarize multiple topics. There are videos on historical events such as World War Two, science lessons on Biology, and even videos covering famous books or authors. I would love to show my class these videos before we dive into a new lesson or topic, as the animated and quirky clips present engaging background information in a digital format. Quizlet is a website that allows users to create and share study guides or notes about anything related to academics. In my classroom, I would create a virtual study guide off of the app/website in order for my students to prepare for the exams I give. This would encourage them to study and prepare to memorize important lessons about literature in the curriculum!
The phrase "digital divide" refers to the modern dilemma describing the gap between people who do not have access to technology and those who do. The ones who have access to this technology at home (or at school) contain a major advantage over students who do not, making educational opportunities unequal. The students who lack the technology will have to go out of their way to reach it, either having to go to a library, a friend's house, or to school when not in class. They will learn with more difficulty since the shortcuts and tools are not at their disposal (Ex. Having to read an entire book and search for answers instead of using a summary online). The digital divide can be attributed to economic inequality (the class system), location (rural vs suburb vs urban city setting) and poor funding for many public schools. As a teacher, some of my students may not have sufficient access to technology. To combat this, I have to allot extra time for them to complete assignments and I can give them access before or after school in my classroom. Additionally, I could attempt to limit technological use in my curriculum by mostly using the equipment in school, or I can offer fewer/alternative assignments.
As technology progresses, more and more teachers are bringing apps and academic software into the classroom. When I become a teacher, I would love to use BrainPOP and Quizlet for my high school English class. BrainPOP is a website that houses a massive collection of animated videos that summarize multiple topics. There are videos on historical events such as World War Two, science lessons on Biology, and even videos covering famous books or authors. I would love to show my class these videos before we dive into a new lesson or topic, as the animated and quirky clips present engaging background information in a digital format. Quizlet is a website that allows users to create and share study guides or notes about anything related to academics. In my classroom, I would create a virtual study guide off of the app/website in order for my students to prepare for the exams I give. This would encourage them to study and prepare to memorize important lessons about literature in the curriculum!
I for sure agree with what you talked about when it came to finances with some of the schools and the new Digital Divide. Some of the schools that do not receive as much funding will not be able to afford the technology that some of the other schools get. If all the schools cannot get the same technology then the students will not be able to learn at the same amount
ReplyDeleteI like how you included the example of someone who has access to a summary of someone who had to read an entire book and having to answer questions compared to the person who has access to the internet. I also like you solution to give students extra time for students to complete their assignments.
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