Modern Technology

In some situations, it is OK for teachers to choose to use modern technologies into their instruction, but in other situations teachers must use these technologies. There are many innovations that teachers can choose whether or not use. For example, many math teachers use "smart boards" in the classroom. It is an interactive white board in which teachers can use to display powerpoint presentations. Students and teachers can use some sort of stylus of pen to "write" on the smart board, and the writings will register onto the computer. Then, the teacher can save the work of the students. Although smart boards are a useful tool, they are not necessary. Many teachers still write notes with chalk on a blackboard, which still gets the content out to the students. However, there are many technologies that will influence the content a student learns. For example, in the math classroom calculators are used commonly. Although it is important for students to do simple math in their heads or with paper and pencil, calculators while make higher level math quicker and easier to do. If students have calculators, they spend more time grasping harder concepts than doing busy work with the "easier" math concepts. We are also living in a time where the Internet is used a source. Some teachers prefer for their students to go the library and use actual books then look up information on the Internet. However, the internet does valuable information, and teachers should spend some time teaching their students what are "good" and "bad" sources on the internet. I believe it is becoming inevitable for students to be looking on the internet for information. It is one of the quickest ways for students to find information. Technology should be used in the classroom, as long as it does not substitute for learning. Teachers should have the choice to use technology, unless a lack of technology makes content outdated.