Hargadon, S. K-12 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY: “Web 2.0, Educational Social Networking, Free and Open Source Software, And the Future of Education.” Retrieved April 9, 2011 from: HYPERLINK http://www.stevehargadon.com/2006/09/interview-with-larry-cuban-author-of.html

1.) Why has computers integration into

education been criticized?

According to the article and webcast, the

main issue with the integration of

computers in education has been the lack of

effectiveness of the computer in the

classroom setting. The issue of

incorporating computers into a teacher’s

lesson plan that will meet the standards and

requirements set by parents and

administrators in manners of efficiency

aren’t compatible to many of the teacher’s

expectations. In addition, the computers are

not always in working condition. Although,

as Cuban mentions it was unfair that

teachers were called “technophobes” in the

1980’s, teachers have not used computers

in classroom use as much as they do at

home for homework and games.

2.) According to Cuban, what are some

issues for teachers trying to use

computers in schools?:

Cuban brings up a good point in the fact that students have to worry about the discipline of their students and the distractions that computers can bring. Cuban also thinks that computers can be overloaded and that a good lesson can be extremely difficult to incorporate into a computer program.

My Thoughts: I think teachers must be equipped with knowledge and talents to incorporate technology into the classrooms. I think computers must be reliable for teachers to use and I believe aside from meeting expectations, teachers should always search for more productive ways to reach their students. If a teacher believes they can reach their students with the computer, so be it, if they do not think they can incorporate it efficiently, they should not.

Kulik, J. (2003). Effects of using instructional technology in elementary and secondary schools: What controlled evaluation studies say. Arlington, Virginia: SRI International. Retrieved October 3, 2003 from http://www.sri.com/policy/csted/reports/sandt/it/Kulik_ITinK-12_Main_Report.pdf

1)What are the Effects of Instructional Technology? Implementing instructional technology increases order thinking, problem solving, and can influence and inspire students to delve into research and expand their horizons. With technology, information is always at your fingertips. The effects of instructional technology could be astronomical.

My thoughts: The benefits of using technology for instruction can limitless. However, the instructor must use technology in a manner that is plausible and relevant for it to be efficient. Technology can be a distraction to students. Teachers need to be

hands on when giving students the assignments.

Detellis, P. Technology and Engineering Teacher, v70 n4 p34-38 Dec 2010-Jan 2011 Journal Article. Retrieved April 10, 2011 from: HYPERLINK http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/search/simpleSearch.jsp;jsessionid=46ePS43EJ3byZYl0ypsK5A__.ericsrv002?newSearch=true&eric_sortField=&searchtype=keyword&pageSize=10&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=technology+in+history&eric_displayStartCount=1&_pageLabel=ERICSearchResult&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=kw

Summary: Technology has given this author access to information that he would have never found or been open to in the classroom setting. This article basically tracks his five-year journey at a technological educational school and elicits the impact that his time there allotted to him.

My Thoughts: I think it is very interesting, but not ground breaking by any means. We all understand that technology is an educational tool and enhances the way we learn. More interesting to me would be how this author would use technology in his own teachings or at least a few examples of the strategies and programs used for his education.

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Technology and Design

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Summary: This article was up my alley. Authors keyed in on three points. Basically, they want to see technology used to explore different facets in history. They argue artifacts should be made assessable to children in the classroom. They also argue that teachers should use technology to increase geographical awareness and lastly, as an instrument to analyze historical data.

My thoughts: Loved the article, when I was asked to find two articles, this is what I had hoped to find. Incorporating technology in a history class standpoint is crucial. I remember in high school the only class that had computers was computer class and in that class you learned the basics of PowerPoint, etc. But it wasn’t until college that I actually used my first PowerPoint. I think that is a sad fact, lets use technology to research, learn, and present to educate

4.) Conclusion statement reflection: What is the cost and what is the benefit of technology? How do you

feel that it can be used?

From your past experience and examination of a study, what do you conclude or question? Please on your

Google docs journal.

Answer the question above, answer "What are the Effects of Instructional Technology?"

How should it be used or not used in the classroom

What rings "true" for you, and why. Base your answer on reading and experience.

The cost of technology is outweighed by its benefits. As educators, the implementation of technology can be crucial to a child’s development and understanding of material. We live in an extremely technological world; we must not remain in old fashion teaching manners. We have several classes a day, several groupings of students, and we only have these students for so much time. My point is that when students sit down in our class, we want to engage them. We want to be fun and we want to excite them with the opportunity to learn. We can’t hold back. By using technology, educators will have a better chance of reaching students. From my past experiences, teachers have for the most part failed to intrigue me during my time in their classes. In my recollection I only had one teacher that “brought it” each class period. I learned more in one semester in his class, than I did in my other three years of history in any other teacher’s class. He posted videos, used awesome PowerPoint’s, and when a new technological advancement came out, he was implementing it. Needless to say, seven years later I am still talking about it and am still intrigued with how he implemented technology. As I alluded to earlier, the effects of instructional technology can be meaningful. My experience with one particular teacher than incorporated technology in every manner made me aspire to be a teacher that does the same. I want to be a guy that “brings it” to my students as so they are encouraged and inspired to learn. Technology ENABLES me to do that. Technology should be used in a manner that is effective for that teacher. We all have different styles, learn your styles and find the technology that aids you. Also, learn what your students are interested in and what they respond to. Many things from my readings ring true. Most importantly was the truth that sometimes technology can be distracting to students. But that falls on the shoulders of the educators. Educators must learn their technology inside out before using it to aid their students. Technology cannot be a distraction.

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