Did you know… that for student’s starting a four year technical degree, half of what they learn in their first year of study will be outdated by their third year of study. Did you know…that in today's society the number of text messages sent and received every day, exceeds the total population of the planet. These statistics can be found in the you tube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7Dhmg6vcXQ&feature=related&noredirect=1.
Our society is constantly changing with the new advancements in technology, which means that as teachers we have to become aware of these changes. Children are no longer accustomed with paper and pencil assignments; instead iPads or computers are what you see. Everything is becoming more and more technologically advanced, even in the classroom.
These changes will affect the way I teach my future children because what is popular now will not be in years to come. As I begin teaching, I plan on using the technology available which currently is the ActivBoards and computers with internet ability. Students can use the computers for research and for creating presentations on the internet or through a PowerPoint. My lessons can be taught using the ActivBoard in creative and interactive ways so that students can become more involved. For example, instead of a student doing a math problem on their paper, they can come up to the ActivBoard to solve a problem. As new technology comes about, I plan on implementing any new technology in the classroom to keep current with my students.
