My Philosophy of Technology in Education

The educational system in America is being transformed by technology.   

From the beginning days of blueback spellers, textbooks, chalkboards, and regimented spelling and times-table lists, we see every method of teacher and student involvement in the classroom evolving.   Prior to technology being implemented into the classroom, education was limited; teaching methods were once restricted to instructing and assigning specific mathematics problems, giving spelling tests from rigid lists, and simply reading science from a book and orchestrating a few experiments.  Technology in the classroom is changing the dynamic of the traditional classroom forever.

            As a future educator, I will use technology in my classroom for the purpose of individualizing subject matter to the benefit of my students. More specifically, I will utilize technology by implementing it into each subject matter- including digital storytelling opportunities, teacher-student communication apps, use of smart-board technology, and through allowing the students to take part in a “flipped teaching” approach, allowing the students to come to class with issues and information gleaned from outside sources to navigate in the classroom.

            Technology gives to the educator a variety of teaching methods that can enhance the student’s learning opportunities in the classroom.  Technology is best used as an implement, not as a complete classroom navigator. Every student is important and within each student lies great potential; when used appropriately, technology in the classroom can bring the old world and the new world of education to a transformed place, launching the classroom and the student to the next beneficial educational landmarks.