Technology in the classroom

I think that technology is a great tool to use inside the classroom. Technology provides a new, exciting and interesting way of displaying and providing information. My learning experience has been enhanced tremendously through the use of the internet and different types of software. I have witnessed student's skills improve drastically through the use of different games that are found on the internet. Technology can be a beneficial resource for education.

In my classroom I can definetely see myself using technology to teach lessons, communicate, and improve certain skills. I like the idea of using PowerPoint to present lessons instead of lecturing all the time. I also like the idea of using games and other software to help students sharpen their skills in certain areas. Communication via email is very convenient at times, especially if you are already doing work on a computer.

Although I see technology as an asset to education, I do not think that it should be the main resource of education. In "Technology Reshapes America's Classroom," the article says that eventually the classroom will become virtual and everything will be done on a computer. I think that having the computer serve as your main source of education would stunt the growth of a child's education. If everything is done on a computer, would it still be necessary to teach children how to write? What happens if a child does not have access to a computer at home? I work in an area where many families speak very little English and are not familiar with how a computer functions. What would we do then? There are too many things that can go wrong if technology is our main tool for education.