With the world changing at a fast pace it's important for
present day students and future generations to learn and know about
technology. Technological pedagogical
content knowledge (TPACK) is one way teachers are able to implement technology
into the learning process. (Maloy et al, 2013, p. 10) I believe for future teachers
this will most likely become a main teaching concept. Using technology to
incorporate learning material giving students a balance of learning through
technology and the essential basics like books and chalk boards. Many teachers
already having knowledge of how to use computers and other technical devices,
can engage students by having them use the devices that we essentially teach
with.
There is such a wide range of resources and information that
comes from so many places and now it can be accessed through technology thus
creating a Technology-Based Library. This
gives teachers the ability to have easier access to information. (Maloy et al.,
2013, p. 8) As a student I am able to access and manage sources needed for
assignments using my PC and the internet vs. going to a public library and
searching through a pile of books. In the future as a teacher I would be able
to use my sources collaboratively and guide students in the learning process to
help build their skills.
Being able to access information
through the internet and other technologies students and teachers now have
Technology-Based Textbooks. No longer needing to haul around heavy textbooks.
Students and teachers can have easy access to resources and information through
cell phones, tablets, apps., social media, the list goes on. Now having access
to these "e-books" teachers can incorporate different learning styles
into their curriculum; auditory and visual teaching reading, history, math,
etc. while allowing students varies ways to access it. (Maloy et al., 2013, p. 8)
It is imperative for teachers and students to become proficient
using technology. It allows teachers to have a wider variety of ways to engage
students in what they learn and for students to learn many ways to incorporate
technology into their assignments. In this century most if not all most jobs/professions incorporate some type of technology into the workplace. For our students to be
prepare we as teachers must prepare them.
Resources:
A List of Jobs That Use Computers. (n.d.). Retrieved January
24, 2016, from http://work.chron.com/list-jobs-use-computers-7908.html
Maloy, R., O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., & Woolf, B. (2013).
Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson
Education Inc.
