Comments for Colleen's Blog http://cmcclelland.uniblogs.org Just another Uniblogs.org weblog Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:41:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.5 Comment on How much is too much? by Michelle Y http://cmcclelland.uniblogs.org/2006/11/08/how-much-is-too-much/#comment-30 Michelle Y Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:56:13 +0000 http://cmcclelland.uniblogs.org/2006/11/08/how-much-is-too-much/#comment-30 Interesting topic, Colleen! In my practicum experience, I’ve been introduced to the technological realities of the classroom: no computers, no fancy video projectors, etc. etc. The students get excited about using the overhead. It seems that in a lot of situations, technology simply isn’t an option. On the other hand, when students are exposed to technology in the classroom, they seem to be instantly engaged in the lesson. Perhaps it’s the novelty of the experience. Perhaps they simply relate lessons in a tech format to their recreational activities. It’s a tough call. I think technology offers a lot of instructional opportunities. Sometimes it makes things easier. Sometimes it makes things much, much harder. I definitely agree that use technology without a good reason is a waste of time and energy. On the other hand, if it will significantly improve the lesson and interest the student, I’m willing to take the risk. Interesting topic, Colleen! In my practicum experience, I’ve been introduced to the technological realities of the classroom: no computers, no fancy video projectors, etc. etc. The students get excited about using the overhead.

It seems that in a lot of situations, technology simply isn’t an option. On the other hand, when students are exposed to technology in the classroom, they seem to be instantly engaged in the lesson. Perhaps it’s the novelty of the experience. Perhaps they simply relate lessons in a tech format to their recreational activities.

It’s a tough call. I think technology offers a lot of instructional opportunities. Sometimes it makes things easier. Sometimes it makes things much, much harder.

I definitely agree that use technology without a good reason is a waste of time and energy. On the other hand, if it will significantly improve the lesson and interest the student, I’m willing to take the risk.

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