Personal Statement: Implementing Technology Into The Classroom

According to Susman (2013), “science is a moving target, forever advancing and getting more complicated. It’s hard to keep up and really hard to catch up. What you learn in high school is often so different by the time you have kids of your own that you can’t easily help them with their science homework. Science changes faster than iPod models”. In this case study, Clifton High School principal believed that “students learn Science by doing, not simply by watching” (Picciano, 2011, p. 182). In 2009, the principal had trouble recruiting qualified science teachers and providing a full Science teaching program.

Technology in the school has become an increasingly challenging and somewhat disruptive aspect in today’s educational system. In order to maintain what is considered the status quo, schools have focused their energy and resources on banning cell phones, wireless Internet and blocking social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter in schools. However, as technology continues to grow in our society outside of the school, many believe that effectively involving these technologies into the classroom can ultimately improve student engagement in their learning environments. This research paper will focus on both sides of the argument and ultimately seek to determine if there is a best practice regarding technological being put into schools.

Comprehensive Classroom Technology Plan Brittany Morrow Grand Canyon University: EDU-225 July 3, 2011 Abstract This paper is a personal technology plan that includes my personal philosophy on integrating technology in the classroom as well as my professional goals concerning technology in the classroom. My Mission and Vision Statement are included as well as a plan for communications, integrating technology, software to support assessment, and technology ethics for a strong guideline in the classroom. Although this plan will need to be revised as advances in technology are made this is strong ground work that I can build on as a professional educator. Using this plan I can ensure that my students are using the latest

Technology has taken us to unimaginable highs and it all starts in the classroom. Millennials are considers the dumbest generation because of our “dependency” on technology, but previous generations misunderstand our use of technology when we are just being productive with getting information. Also generations prior to ours never experienced this amount of technology in their time at school so to them they feel as if we are just being lazy to open up a book like they had too. With being able to make technology easier for us in the classroom it helps to become an overall better student. In the classroom, technology is very useful helping students with their school work. Also helps students connect with each other on assignments or for projects and

As a student teacher I have been challenged to examine these goals in light of my personal experience in the classroom with real students. As a result of this self-examination and evaluation I find my primary motivation for becoming a teacher has not changed. It is my desire to make a positive impact on my student’s lives by helping them see that the challenge of learning can be fun. I hope to share my own love of learning and science by appealing to my student’s natural curiosity about the world around them. Creating challenging lesson plans that engage student’s on every level allows me to utilize my own creative talents and fan the creative spark in their minds and create a positive attitude toward learning that will help carry them successfully through their own academic

This year, I am taking a bigger leadership role at my school. I am one of three content leaders that replaced our instructional coach. As a science content leader, part of my focus is assist teachers in teaching science. Our goal is to make sure science is taught in all grade levels. In the past, science has been pushed to the side because science is not always a tested subject. It is a tested subject in 5th grade. Most of the responsibility falls on the 5th grade teachers. This role is supposed to help make sure science is taught in all grades, so that our 5th grade teacher is not at a disadvantage when it comes to science. Me been the 5th grade science teacher for 4 years now, I have taken this role very seriously. Another part of my role is to offer myself to observe teachers teach science and provide feedback. This is where I think this activity for this course came in very handy.

I am a self-directed, enthusiastic educator with a passionate commitment to student growth, development and learning. I believe that education is a key to success for all students. As a teacher, I hope to motivate students to realize their inner strengths and abilities and to discover what truly inspires them. My aim is to provide a stimulating learning environment that encourages students to trust their own opinions, while creating confidence within themselves to insure that they grow to become intelligent, independent individuals who will become successful leaders of our future

Yes there are some cons to this argument but I think the pros overrule the cons.There are much more reasons why technology is good in the classroom rather than it being bad in the classroom.For example,technology can be used as a reward system to help children get their work done and respect students and teachers in the classroom.The first piece of evidence for this reason is that one of many articles say that since technology is what a lot of kids want,the parents can use it as a reward system so the kid will get his/her work done.For example,if the kid does his/her homework then the kid will be able to play his/her game on the kids computer after words.The second piece of evidence is that the article called”Children, Adolescents, and the

Technology in the Classroom In our progressive society, we are all aware of the development of technology and the effect it has had on daily lives. People use technology as a way to communicate with each other, a form of entertainment, or as a tool to give them instant information at all times. Technology has a significant influence on many different parts of society. Concerning education, certain electronic devices such as computers, smart boards, and tablets assist the learning process for students. However, the issue of technology in education has evolved. Some claim that technology in the classroom has educational benefits, yet others believe this is simply a paradox and that technology creates problems in the classroom. This essay discusses how integrating new technologies in the classroom can be a detriment to the learning process, but also simultaneously can help with the academic achievement of young students.

Technology Integration Integrating technology into the classroom instruction means more than just teaching basic computer skills in a computer class. Technology integration must happen throughout the curriculum to enhance the learning process. Throughout my Black History/Civil Rights lesson, I integrated technology by using PowerPoint presentations, pictures, maps, and allowing the students

The goal of the paper is to synthesis my learning about how technology integrated into the classroom is beneficial to student learning, followed by an examination of benefits and detriments that are derived from effective integration of technology. Research suggests that technology used inappropriately have a significant effect in teaching

Since the time that I started teaching in 2012, I knew that I wanted to understand what motivates and engages students in science. There is overwhelming evidence that states certain groups are less prone to pursue the sciences, so I wanted to see if I could hopefully start to engage my students more. What really sparked this curiosity to pursue changing my teaching practices was that I caught myself doing exactly what my colleagues were doing in the department without asking myself the most important question, why? Why was I following their practices? I knew that their style didn’t fit with mine as

In Science, teachers serve as the facilitator of learning, guiding them through the inquiry process. Teachers must ask open-ended questions, allow time for the students to answer, avoid telling students what

Back in Spring Quarter 2013, I had the chance to go observe a local high school in the LAUSD, being there help lead to my decision of becoming an educator. Being able to observe the students helped me see the different student 's behavior that I will need to work with. I remember when I was there seeing two students who did worry about their education, and the teacher not doing much to encourage them. After observing the two students it helped lead to my decision on becoming a teacher even more. My purpose will be to make a difference in teens’ lives through education. The main reason is to educate the future generations by teaching them about their own potential. By having them learn their own potential we can help them see that they can grow up and enter the adult world. As educators we can help prepare them for the real world and show them that no matter where they come from their dreams can come true, by putting their minds to it. Overall, I want to invest time in teaching students their literacy, their prosperity, and prepare them for the future.

Technology is defined as a body of knowledge used to create tools, develop skills, and extract or collect materials. The rapid and constant pace of change in technology in today’s world is creating so many opportunities for schools all over Jamaica. Some of these opportunities include greater access to rich, multimedia content, the increasing use of online course taking to offer classes not otherwise available, the widespread accessibility of mobile computing devices that can access the Internet, the expanding role of social networking tools for learning and professional development, and the growing interest in the power of digital games for more personalized learning. Education is defined as the act or process of conveying or obtaining particular knowledge or skills, as for a profession. Basically, combining education and technology creates a more exciting learning environment. Therefore, technology must be incorporated into the everyday curriculum in order to accomplish higher order thinking skills such as critical and independent thinking. According to the Jamaica Observer, published on Sunday, November 09, 2014; depending only on textbooks and one teacher at the front of the class lecturing is the old way of teaching; many schools today are including videos from YouTube, programmes from channels like Discovery Science and even videoconferencing with local and foreign schools. So we can see how technology assistance can be of positive effects on students’ performance,