There is no question that kids in the 21st Century does not connect to technology in so kind of way. According to Indiana University High School Survey. "About two thirds of high school students feel bored everyday. I can relate to this feeling myself. About four years ago, I took a one year course for Medical Billing and Coding. They were some teachers that just read straight from the text book and lectured as they go along. Most of us in the class were either tired, bored, completing other homework not related to the class. On the other hand, I had a teacher that use different teaching techniques. He used powerpoints, posters, played games that relates to the topic and even exercise to stimulate our brains. I do think teachers should try to enhance their teaching styles with more technology instead of the same boring traditional style.
There are so many things that can affect how technology can become more accessible inside the classroom. The lack of classroom computers, technical skills, support service and intimidation by technology itself. With the help of multiple computers in a classroom it would be more beneficial. Workshops for teacher to advance their skills and lack of intimidation.
Finally the concept of Digital Natives- students who have used technology throughout their lives. And Digital Immigrants- are mostly used in reference with teachers because they don't know as much as their students when it comes to technology. There are two implication for teacher: Students perspective and teachers action. Students value their learning environment of technology and teacher based their actions on experiences that they are familiar with.
In conclusion, I have I learned a lot from this Chapter. There is still so much barriers between students and teachers when it comes to technology.
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Textbook - Maloy, R., O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., & Woolf, B. (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc,
