Technology Is Our Teacher
At Challenger Middle, we are SO lucky to have all sorts of technology at our fingertips. Technology is now implemented in daily life, so why not implement it in the classroom?!
Last week, my English classes had the pleasure of using the traveling laptop classroom to review pronouns. It is an amazing sight to see 28-30 students staring into their own computer screen and working with their own personal computer. How lucky we are.
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Today all of my Science classes had the pleasure of playing Jeopardy to review for tomorrow’s test. I wish I got to play Jeopardy with controllers, a life size screen, and the actual Jeopardy music when I was in school. The scoreboard we used today was electronic and kept up with all of the teams’ points. Although I couldn’t be the game show host and photographer all-in-one today, I did take some pictures of the screen and the game module. Next time I will grab some students in action with Jeopardy. Students, share these pictures with your parents. Did they have this kind of fun while preparing for a test?
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Technology is not only fun for the students, but it allows the teacher to use a different style of teaching. So, can technology teach? Of course it can!! This wonderful blog would not be in existence without today’s technology. Technology allows us to email and communicate effectively with others. Cameras allow me to share these fabulous pictures with you. Computers allow you to research, design, and even view your grades! It provides us with a free and quick flow of information to benefit higher learning. Computers even assisted me with getting the job at CMS. I filled out the application for HSV City Schools online! Thank goodness for technology 
We have technology present in our classroom that we may take for granted. For example, the projector in our classroom allows all students to view the board and provides us with opportunities to watch presentations and educational movies. It’s not just for your daily starters students. So what do you guys think? Can technology teach? Does technology keep you interested? Let me know your thoughts.
Technology does not and will not replace the teacher. It just enhances our ability to inspire the learner and stimulate young minds! Have a great Monday and brainstorm ways technology has impacted your educational experiences. Share them on the blog, or tomorrow in class.
