Digital Blog Post #A

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.