tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343247161453104562.post6048527098533699883..comments2009-12-13T12:10:56.685-08:00Comments on Into the Wilds of Technology: Educators and TechnologyLorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593927107145284430noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343247161453104562.post-579019945079118932009-10-04T15:30:41.003-07:002009-10-04T15:30:41.003-07:00I like the article that the teacher emailed us abo...I like the article that the teacher emailed us about writing is in a revolutionary stage because of technology. Who knows?<br />I do write more because of email and school work. Then those who do facebook and texting are engaged in continuous dialogues. It will be interesting to look back 20 years from now.Lori Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17019210433296215581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343247161453104562.post-48557959539544143312009-09-25T14:24:57.385-07:002009-09-25T14:24:57.385-07:00The article “Why Educators Should Care About Games...The article “Why Educators Should Care About Games”, brings up a lot of interesting points. In this current society of technology, computer games are huge among all age levels. I do agree that such games do provoke critical thinking skills, but they are to fictional situations. Students become very addicted to such games and in a sense lose their ability to think critically on a global level and nonetheless to interact socially with others. However, educational games in schools can be a great asset to the curriculum. Since, technology is all around us we need to begin introducing technology in the classroom more and make it a great interactive tool for both the student and teacher. Being a computer instructor I can see and acknowledge the great impact educational games bring to a students learning.<br />In the article “Six Challenges for Educational Technology” states that it is important to incorporate technology literacy into the curriculum, however it should not be the main resource. I agree Loretta, that funding should not all go into purchasing hardware. I feel it is important that students are exposed to technology and other resources as well. Will there ever be an equal balance between the two? I often see students discontent with textbooks, books, etc. and I wonder if this is because they want everything instantly and do not want to search to find information. If this is the way it’s going to be we are in for a whirlwind of failure and deception. Loretta, you make an interesting point regarding technology that in order for it to be successful coaches need to be involved to help fill the gap between teacher’s pedagogy and the use of technology in order for students and teacher to succeed.jramoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466451474194127670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343247161453104562.post-37009748519215898462009-09-25T09:37:33.686-07:002009-09-25T09:37:33.686-07:00"Why educators should care about games" ..."Why educators should care about games" addresses the larger issue of the change electronic media has caused on cultures. To me, changing culture and values is the same root of problems of children in high school who, are not practicing ethical behavior. However, who determines what is ethical or even what are the classics? With so many books written annually, there are a great many more options of texts than even when I was in high school twenty years ago. <br />Again, changing cultural needs around technology in schools and for educators is occuring. To me, when viewedas cultural shift, it makes more sense, and seems to fall in line with the author of "Six Challenges for Educational Technology" main point is, that the answer is sytemic change. Sytemic change seems synonmous with cultural change around technology.csierrajoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583538632026462612noreply@blogger.com