This week you read Chapter Six: "Managing Disruptive Technologies in the Classroom"
Here
are some things you might ponder as you read through this chapter, and
hopefully share in your blog: Does technology in the classroom become
disruptive, is it a distraction? Do you think technology makes
classroom management harder in the 21st century, or just different? How
do you see yourself facilitating classroom management when your
students are using technology in your classroom?
For Week Six I am reading Chapter Six in The Classroom Teacher’s Technology Survival Guide, which I called Managing Disruptive Technologies in the Classroom. The overview of this chapter is to give teacher knowledge on how technology can be used in the classroom and disruptions can be slightly prevented. According to Doug Johnson, “educators are discovering that students are more interested in online resources like social networking sites, game sites, chat, and streaming media than they are in classroom lectures or textbook chapters about the Crimean War, square roots, or past participles” (page 138). When educators think about this knowledge they are coming up with different approaches to manage technology in the classroom. Some teachers are banning the technology because it is more of a distraction in their mind and is preventing the child from learning. Other teachers are just letting the students that are participating be a part of the lesson and let the other students stay distracted. Another aspects some teachers are providing is limiting the use of the students technology. Instead of banning, ignoring, or limiting technology the teachers need to gain knowledge on enhancing the education practices so that the students can use technology to their advantage. According to Doug Johnson, “ Modern cell phones can also help students learn… to exchange ideas with members of collaborative learning groups, and request information from experts and send out surveys” (page 140). It is up to the educator to come up with activities or assignments that technology can be used to implement educational practices.
ReplyDeleteFrom the book I have learned a couple ways to use technology that will help to support the students academic learning. According to Doug Johnson, “nearly any common teaching strategy or practice can be enhanced by the judicious use of technology” (page 142). I will be giving two examples of different ways that teachers can implement technology in the classroom. The first way is through lectures where the teacher is able to use PowerPoint to establish the materials. The student is able to use their specific device to either respond about the lecture or answer questions through polling. Worksheets and study guides can be typed instead of written, my suggestion is doing it on Google Docs and assigning the students to a specific question. Google Docs can have multiple people typing on the document and can be helpful technology in this situation.
Teachers have reasons why they want the students to use technology and why they do not. The most important thing educators have to realize is that it is a part of the children’s day and age, so it needs to be implemented in the classroom. Management is a key factor because you have the control on how the student is using the technology. As an educator we should think of these two questions that Doug Johnson stated, “ How do we manage the distractive qualities of technology in our classroom? Moreover, how do we use these very technologies to actually improve teaching and learning” (page 138).
Johnson, D. (2012). The Classroom Teacher’s Technology Survival Guide. Jossey- Bass: CA.
As always you write great post. I have just stared with Goggle Docs in this class so, having the worksheets and study guides will help students like myself, get familiar with the learning tool. Like you said, “Teachers have reasons why they want students to use technology and why they do not.” I have to be honest I did not understand what this class stresses all the different ways to use the internet and all the tools that come along with the internet. However, now going into week 6 I understand a little more as to way some assignments are needed. Depending on what grades we teach, we need to stay up-to-date on new way to reach our students with technology.
DeleteBeing able to implement technology into the classroom when there is a strategy can make learning fun;and because it is required students will be more receptive to learning as they do assignments that are technology related.I did not know about Google Docs until I started this class and I am learning how to use it in different ways. I am still learning how to send downloads and information from one app. to another. Teachers can manage distractions by giving students assignments that are engaging; as teachers assign projects and assignments they are helping students develop and build technology skills that will be needed to use in the future.
DeleteJohnson discussed how we need to incorporate the use of technology in the classrooms. He suggests we use it to our benefit. Like you stated, we could put our lessons on a power point. We could also Skype with other classes in other parts of the country or world. Students could do a class project with students they have never even met. My daughters sixth grade class will begin doing some of their assignments through an internet program called Skyward. She can also go on this program to check her grades. Parents can also be updated by teachers and check grades through this program. It is a great tool to use to help maintain good grades. I think Johnson is just stressing instead of fighting against technology(since it is not going anywhere) we need to embrace it and make learning more exciting by using it.
DeleteYou have written a great post with very good factors about implementing and managing technology in the classroom. It is true that technology is a part of children every day lives so as teachers we have to come up with strategies that will keep them engage in learning. I like the idea of having a power point lesson where children can use their cellular devices to comment and answer question. This is a great example on how technology can be manage in the classroom.
DeleteJohnson really surprised me with this chapter on how to manage disruptive technologies. My school years were all about banning such things and here we have a chapter dedicated on how to add a technology upgrades to our classrooms.
ReplyDeleteHe doesn’t deny it being a distraction. In fact he mentions he knows from experience how reading email is more interesting than lectures. He also mentions that despite the distraction, an effective teacher can use technology in ways that make sense (Johnson, 2012, p.138). This refers back to the previous chapter, using technology to upgrade our classroom curriculum. He lists some approaches to managing technology to which he states in the end that banning them won’t work. Banning such devices such as cell phones won’t work; student use often goes underground (p.139). There is always a way for students to sneak in one last text without us “noticing”. And to simply let them go unnoticed isn’t good either. For as much as we want to say, let them learn a lesson, do they really? Limiting usage should be a rule, and like I’ve learned in classroom management class, rules should be introduced in the beginning of the school year and not because its become a nuisance all of a sudden. Going back to cell phone usage, Johnson (2012) states that savvy teachers will figure out how to change “distraction” to “focus”- and use students’ personal technologies to improve learning (p.141). He lists a couple of upgrades in the classroom that can be done with a cell phone if we integrate its use in the classroom, they include: taking notes, setting alarms, writing to-do lists, using educational applications, listening/viewing lectures, and so much more. I for one have become more accepting after reading this list, who knew that a cell phone in the classroom could be used to help students learn.
We then move on throughout the chapter to the section that explains all the great things that can happen when we use technology to support student learning. To be able to post lectures online to review later on is one of my favorites, I always felt that while taking notes and listening at the same time, I often missed something that was said. With this we can go back and listen to lectures as many times as we want to fully grasp what is being taught. Google Docs is something that I have just been introduced to recently, and to have worksheets and study guides be made available through Docs is a lifesaver for all teachers. No more having to beat others to the copy machine or having to carry papers to grade, it’s all online! Expanding lessons with learning games is another plus, we can see children apply what we want them to learn and have fun at the same time. Books made available online, another lifesaver of not carrying a book. And lastly, writing just a paper is the thing of the past, now we can add creativity with multimedia presentations that showcase student talents. These and others that were mentioned in the required reading is something that everyone should consider. When used correctly, technology can benefit everyone.
Reference:
Johnson, D. (2012). The classroom teacher’s technology survival guide. San
Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Jennifer,
DeleteMy school as well was always strict with technology. Everything was always banned and I even remember my mom getting upset because at that time I took the bus so she wanted to be able to reach somehow. My teacher had taken away my phone and I wasn't able to contact my mom. My mom was so worried. There are so many benefits to the use of technology that there wasn't before. Teachers can get so creative with lessons and activities in the classroom.
Are there any ways you can suggest you could incorporate technology in the classroom?
Hi Jessica,
DeleteI think as the years go by, the more technology will be accepted for its true benefit, upgrading our classroom like Johnson states. I guess I could incorporate technology by allowing students to use tablets to showcase their work. We use in an app in kinder that allows our students to take a picture of their artwork and attach a voice file of them explaining what it is. I love that idea. Children get to show their families right then and there what they did in school today rather than wait for it to be sent home.
I think if a child is distracted during a lesson then if they have to do it during free time they do learn that they still have to do the work. By doing this they are learning that they still have to do the work, they can either do it with the rest of the class or they can do it during their fun time while the rest of the class plays.
DeleteJennifer, If technology is used in the wrong way while in the classroom it does cause distractions and can be disruptive to the teacher while teaching. Not to mention the other students who are trying to learn. Students today have access to phone, and table more than they have paper and pencil. By having these items in the classrooms and using these items for personal use take the student away from the lessons that the teacher is trying to teach. Now some classes require the student to use the internet for their lessons but the teacher has to ensure that student is not going to other sites that re not school related.
DeleteReading this Chapter Gave me a different view of how beneficial technology is, versus all of the distractions.20 years ago I wouldn't even be interested in gaining knowledge or the importance of technology. I am glad that I am gaining more knowledge that I had 6 weeks ago, reading all of the post of my classmates and all of the feedback is motivating me to look at technology in a different perspective.
DeleteChapter 6 was a good chapter to read because the author clarified and dismissed some fears about distractions and disruptions from technology in the classroom.I was able to see from a different perspective how technology can be used to record lectures, students can do research, download e-books and use other devices that can support student learning. I have tried to download e-books from the Universal site for a while and was never successful. I feel more confident with computer usage now that I am taking this class; and I have tried a few apps. that I would never have tried before. Students can benefit from technology if they are guided and allowed time to interact and engage through lessons.
DeleteHey Jennifer,
DeleteI can completely understand why teachers would want to cellphones in the class. I remember always sneaking my phone and not paying attention in school, but there are so many new apps and tools that teachers can use to in the class. They have an app called mathways to help students with math. You can download Microsoft word to a phone or tablet. Do you think with how much technology is evolving and and how much we depend on it causes children to actually learn better using technology?
Jennifer,
DeleteI enjoyed your post and it is important to learn from the author that he does not deny that any of the technology usage is a distraction because just like the children he focuses more on emails because they seem to gain his attention and interest him more. It is important that as educators we do not ban the uses of technology because they add interactive and modern ways to teach specific lessons. One aspect that should be done is limiting the usage for the students sake so that they are able to focus but do not think that they are being supervised 24/7 while using the tablet.
Hello everyone,
DeleteI think we can all agree that technology is here to stay. The chapter gave some very great ideas on how to integrate technology into the classroom. It can enhance anything that is done in the classroom, small or big. We can do so much, travel around the world without ever leaving the classroom. We just have to take the time to make sure it's meaningful to both our students and our lesson plans.
Hi Jessica!
DeleteI agree with both you and Johnson (2012) is it really effective to keep technology completely out of the classroom? I don’t think that is effective at all. With our changing world, technology is a big part of it and it is crucial that we teach students to work with it and not around it. If we ban technology from our students we are ultimately hurting them and taking away from the skills they could be working
I feel that technology as a lot of benefits and will become more and more available as children get older and they have to learn how to properly use it no; and figure out that just because YouTube is available for them to access doesn’t mean they should. The class that I worked in last quarter, for one child having technology there and readily available was a huge distraction but he had to learn how to function in the class and do what was required of him. Johnson mentions “do business as usual, let distracted students be distracted, and let the chips fall where they may,” (Johnson, 2012, p 139). I have mixed feelings about this. In a regular education class that may be possible, if the child doesn’t do their work when they are given the time then they have more homework or end up with a lower grade, but what about special education? I am limited in how much I can actually say, but I can say when working in a special needs class, or behavior needs classrooms, sending homework home is pointless, so just ignoring it isn’t possible. I think time limits should be put on things, like free time in order to reset and get a break so they can continue on, but regulating what the children have access to would help with this a lot. By regulating, or putting parental controls on things so they are not able to get on Facebook or YouTube.
ReplyDeleteI think technology does affect classroom management, but I don’t think it makes it harder. Teachers still have to deal with behaviors in the classroom, lesson planning, getting the work in the classroom done. The only real difference that I have noticed is that they now have technology time that has to be managed as well. I think if you put parental controls on it that it should help limit a lot of what the children get on. I have also worked with a teacher who had a proto page and she had different links to different site that allowed the children to explore sites for educational assignments, as well as sites for games during free time. I do feel that, like any time, teachers have to be proactive and walk around the classroom to make sure the children are on task and assisting them when needed.
I really like the idea of a proto page because that provides children with information and games that are appropriate, but this also allows me to have more information about what type of sites the children are on. I think parental controls are a big thing as well. I also feel that if a child really struggles to stay on task or keeps getting on sites they are not allowed on then during free time they can try again to get the work done, or will be required to figure out something else they can do that doesn’t involve technology.
Resources
Johnson, D. (2012). The classroom teachers technology survial guide. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass
Amanda,
DeleteI like how mention limitations with technology use. I totally agree with this. My daughter has a cell phone and she has strict rules with her cell phone all the time. I do think that it is important children are staying up to date with technology and modern times. Sometimes I like the idea of teaching my students through technology. For example, one time we had a lesson on the life cycle of a butterfly and I showed my children an educational clip on the life cycle of a butterfly. They really enjoyed it, but even more they were able to grasp the information better. They were saying big terms like Chrysalis. It was rewarding to see them so excited.
Hi Amanda!
DeleteI like that you mentioned what Johnson said about letting the chips fall and leaving students behind that are distracted. In a regular education classroom you would be able to do this, in an ideal world. However, teachers are held accountable for how well their students do and test now. Therefore, leaving students behind that get distracted isn't really an option. I also feel like I have a difficult time letting any student fall behind. I try to do everything I can to help them learn and succeed. Other teachers may have a different approach, but I don't think I could let a student be distracted and fall behind.
Hi Amanda,
DeleteI love the proto page idea that your teacher developed. That is a great way to control what students are on while in the classroom and also so convenient for both students and teachers. Our students waste less time looking for appropriate sites and we don’t have to worry about whether or not an assignment will be completed. There is no excuse for assignments not to be done. I also like that she was able to provide her students with games on the page as well. Students need a break from time to time. School is not how it used to be, like you said, students need a breather sometimes. Good post.
Kaylie Morrison, I am not saying let the child fall behind, I am saying that if they end up distracted during a lesson because they are playing games then when it is free time instead of playing games they will be doing their work. They will have to do the work but they are learning that no matter what they have to do their work it is just a matter of when they do their work.
DeleteAmanda,
DeleteDue to the changes in technology and how educators are able to use them throughout the classroom will start to become more and more available. This you stated and that is important for the teachers to acknowledge. Having the technology there at their fingertips the teachers need to start incorporating it into everyday life. This will be different for each teacher, but constant uses for technology is a must. The only problem that I will inquiry is that some educators might ban the technology and that is not an option because it needs to be a part of the students daily life.
Hi Amanda,
DeleteYou make some great points in your post, I agree, banning technology in the classroom is not a good idea BUT there should be a limit to what and how much we allow. I remember in high school having Facebook and most social media sites blocked so that yes, we still had technology, but we didn’t become distracted by it with things we weren’t supposed to be getting on. It is important for us to set boundaries for students.
The world we live in is changing fast and so is the technology that has taken over most of our lives. As educators our classrooms are growing and changing as the schools we attend are now taking place on line. The book we use we read on line, even the email we send and receive is on-line. As teachers when we think about what we know about technology in the classroom and how we approach technology is equally important.
ReplyDeleteToday’s students are bringing their technology into the classrooms and causes the teachers to see those items as distraction that can turn into disruptions. Banning this items can lead to bigger disruption and allowing the children to keep the items cause the children to be distracted. “Modern cell phones can also help students learn… to exchange ideas with members of collaborative learning groups, and request information from experts and send out surveys” (page 140). Having a student texting, Facebooking, or post pictures are an issue that teacher face in their classrooms. However, teachers have to find new and inventive ways to implement technology into the classroom. “As I have learned from my experience both as an instructor and as a student, technology can indeed be a distraction in any learning environment”, (P.138).
One thing Johnson speaks about is that all situation are different. “Let me say up front there is no one-size-fits-all set of practices for managing or using technologies” (P.138). As I said finding way to use technology to help teachers to compete with the rapidly changes that are taking place in the classroom as they relate to technology.
For me I know that growing and staying flexible how I will tech in my classroom is important. My student in ECE are coming to me technology savvy already. So using technology to keep their attention is important. Having iPads, smartboards, and PC available and ready will help to keep the distractions and disruptions down in the classroom. Johnson gave some approaches to managing them and I was taken aback at number 2: “Do business as usual, let distracted students be distracted, and let the chips fall where they may”, (P.139). I cannot say this is an option especially in a classroom with other students. If one child is using a cell phone the other students will follow suit. Banning can be an option but this will cause some students to sneak and this causes a bigger distraction and disruption. I think limited use and finding way to use technology in our classroom is the right way to go. “Establishing clear expectations of when and how technology can be used in one’s classroom should be a standard classroom management practice. Setting reasonable rules is a simple task”, (P.139).
Resources
Johnson, D. (2012). The classroom teachers technology survial guide. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass
Our students in preschool are very aware of technology as well. We are assigned five Ipads to our classroom that we can use. The students can play educational games to learn letters, colors, and shapes. One problem we ran into last year was that a boy kept leaving the games and going into YouTube to watch movies. It is hard sometimes to keep them in the program they are supposed to be in! I think we should embrace technology in the classroom though because it is not going anywhere and we can use it to our benefit.
DeleteSummary: Chapter 6
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the required readings this week, Johnson (2012) begins chapter 6 discussing the topic of teachers battle against technology. Children are constantly on social media whether it is an Ipad, Ipod, Iphone, computer, camera, etc. Johnson (2012) asks the question of how we can compete with this 21st century technology. Furthermore, Johnson (2012) mentions some approaches teachers take to managing technology in the classroom. Some of them include, banning technology in classrooms or schools, to pick and choose your batles, limitations of technology use, and enhance educational practices. (p. 139-140). These are great approaches to managing technology in the classroom. What better way than to include technology in the classroom. There are so many schools and places where you see signs of no cell phones. Johnson says, “Keeping technologies out of classrooms is a temporary strategy that is unsustainable in the long run.” (p.139) So yes, we can try to keep technology out, but will we really succeed?
As professional educators, we must keep up with modern times and teach to the time as I like to call it. Next, Johnson goes on to discuss using technology in the classroom to support student learning. He mentions multiple ways of doing this by lectures, worksheets and study guides, learning activities, textbook readings, assigned papers, research projects, differentiated instruction, collaborative online groups, and interactions between students from all over the world. These things that Johnson (2012) mentions can be lessons enhanced through technology. Some examples might be if a student has a research assignment to do let them use technology time in the classroom. Another way is when we are teaching a lesson. This lecture can be taught through the computer and demonstrated to the class. As we have been learning to incorporate technology into the classroom to meet 21st century time.
Reference
Johnson, D. (2012). The Classroom Teachers Technology Survival Guide. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Hi Jessica!
DeleteI agree, technology should be a part of the classroom. However, I think there should be limits set. For example, students are able to have their phones as long as it's not a distraction to others. It is just too much to ban all technology. Technology is such a great resource, and it would limit students' learning if we took it away all together. There should be other ways to set limits without complete getting rid of it.
Hi Jessica,
DeleteYou are absolutely right, as teachers we must keep up with the modern times and integrate technology in the classroom. I still find it hard to believe that this still meets resistance for many. You mentioned many areas where we can support student learning and I feel like this should greatly outweigh the negative feedback that technology gets. Growing up I would have loved to see half the things that are able to enhance learning. There is so much that we can do! We can see things that would normally take a plane ride over to another country with just a click of a button. Hopefully soon rather than later we can have everyone join in on the many benefits that technology gives us in the classroom.
I think using technology in lessons is a great idea. When you make technology a regular thing then the children will probably be less distracted when they use technology.
DeleteKylie, Yes there should be time limits and rules of how much computer time a child should get a day.
DeleteJessica,
DeleteI totally agree with you that the best way of managing technology is including it in the classroom. I felt that banning it altogether was not a good idea because student will just sneak and use it. I know of schools that tried and the students still manage to be texting and on social media in the classroom. The old saying says if you can't beat them join them. Not that we are given in to them being disruptive but developing strategies that can incorporate their devices into the classroom to eliminate the distractions.
After reading chapter six of Dough Johnson’s The Classroom Teacher’s Technology Survival Guide, I realized how many teachers really are stuck in the past. I think I’ve experienced more teachers being upset about the use of technology, than just accepting that it’s here to stay. However, I can see how some aspects of technology have made our job as teachers more difficult.
ReplyDeleteJohnson mentions that, due to technology, school buildings could be eliminated all together (Johnson, 2012). This makes sense, but I have never thought about that possibility. It honestly kind of scares me to think about, because this would mean there would be no social aspect of school. There is a difference between video chatting and actually talking to a person. If we eliminate schools then we are also eliminating the social skills that are gained by being around other people and having to work with them. In my opinion this is an awful idea. No matter what we do, we all still live on Earth. We will have to interact with other people at some point. Therefore, it is crazy to eliminate the social aspect of school.
Johnson also mentioned that textbooks could be eliminated and lessons could be more personalized (Johnson, 2012). I love this aspect of technology! I having to store and haul around textbooks. I also love the idea of having a more personalized education. Everyone learns in his or her own way. If technology could easily individualize learning, then more people may be able to reach their full potential.
Johnson also talks about how teachers feel students are more distracted due to technology (Johnson, 2012). Even though I am a preschool teacher, I would have to agree with this statement. The children in my classroom can’t really bring any technology into the classroom. However, they have had tons of technology available to them since they were born, and many parents use technology as a baby sitter. Therefore, ever since birth most children are raised in an environment where the television is on in the background, they have access to a tablet, they can play on their parents phone, and they can play video games. All of these things are extremely stimulating, and they are hard to compete with. In my experience, children choose to play on the tablet more than they choose to do anything else. They are constantly being entertained and distracted when they are at home. In my experience, many children come to preschool unable to focus for any chunk of time, because they have been constantly entertained and distracted by the availability of technology.
References
Johnson, D. (2012). The Classroom Teacher’s Technology Survival Guide. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Kaylie,
DeleteSome teachers may not be prepared to handle any and all of the technologies used in the classroom because they do not have any prior experience or education that equips them for the 21st century skills of using technology. There are some that may be fearful of using technologies as they may make a mistake. It can be scary as I have had that overwhelming feeling. Yes, schools have a chance of being eliminated for the fact that online teaching is made possible for students now. Young children have outside access to different technologies that have made them aware of how to use them, and if they have chosen what they wish to do with whatever technologies. Thanks for sharing!
In chapter six of The Classrooms Teacher’s Technology Survival Guide, Johnson discusses ways teachers handle the distraction of technology within the classroom. The first strategy that he suggested handling technology is banning it. My daughter just entered sixth grade. They are allowed to take their phones to school but they have to keep them in their lockers during class. This helps eliminate cell phones being a distraction when teaching is occurring. The second suggestion was to keep on teaching and let the distraction occur. Johnson says it is tempting to let students check out and not pay attention but it is our duty to keep them engage in the lesson. The third suggestion is to limit technology. Establish the expectations of when and how technology can be used in the classroom. The fourth suggestion is to enhance traditional educational practices. The most common use of technology is the cell phone. This chapter suggests letting them use the cell phone to make to do lists, listen to podcast pertaining to the lesson, collaborate with other groups, take surveys, use the camera for projects, take notes or request information. It was suggested that lectures can be recorded or post them to a video streaming site. Instead of doing worksheets, assignments could be made up in Google sheets for students to complete. The internet provides a lot of educational programs and games that also can be incorporated into the lessons. Today for instance, it was raining so we could not take the students outside for recess after lunch. We took them back to the classroom and found some videos on YouTube that had gross motor activities. We had the students jumping, wiggling, and dancing. This was a great way to burn off some extra energy. E-books are a great way to incorporate technology as well. I actually have two of my books for my Kendall classes on e-books. This is the first time I have used them but I really like it. Our librarian at school also does skype sessions with different authors for the students to ask questions about the book and the author. Johnson overall argument for this chapter is to stop fighting technology and to use it to our advantage. We know students love it and it is enticing so why not incorporate technology into our lessons. It may offer new learning opportunities to students and help them expand their knowledge.
ReplyDeleteJennifer,
DeleteOur text by Doug Johnson provided us with ways to handle technology that is considered to be a distraction in the classroom. In some cases the more a teacher may attempt to banned its usage, the student may develop a behavior because he or she may need it to complete a task in the classroom. The rules for how and when the technologies may be used should at the beginning of the school term so that the rules can be followed and obeyed. Today’s generation of students are capable of operating most technology with ease so why not take advantage of it by incorporating technology in the classroom to support educational needs.
Technology has become a huge distraction everywhere and to everyone. When I look at today’s society technology has a tremendous influence over people especially students in the classroom. They have become consume with technology. The smartphone has taken them away from learning and paying attention in class. It seems like they can’t take their eyes off their phones not even for one minute. They have become addicted to social media and texting. This can become very disruptive during instructional time if teachers do not manage and set rules concerning the use of technology in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteIn the text it gives some common approaches teachers can take to manage technology in the classroom. The first approach is to “Ban it”. Making policies or rule that forbids self-owned devices in the classroom. The second is “Do business as usual” and let the chips fall where they may. This would be an easy solution but as educators it is our responsibility to make sure every child is engaged in the classroom and learning. The third one is “Limit the use of technologies”. According to the text establishing clear expectations of when and how technology can be used in one’s classroom should be standard classroom practice. This also is a reasonable rule that children can possibly followed than banning it all together. The fourth and last common approach is “Enhance traditional educational practices. Changing the way children use cellphones in the classroom. Allowing them to use their phones to collaborate learning ideas in learning groups. They can take notes using their phones in the classroom. They can download educational application or game on their cellphones. They can also listen to podcast and view recorded videos of lessons. Student can take picture and do observations using their cellular devices.
No matter how we look at technology we cannot get away from it. As I stated before it’s a distraction to everyone everywhere. Since we can’t get rid of it totally there should be policies and rules set in order to manage technology in the classrooms. I believe this would be better for teachers to limit the use of technology instead of banning it completely. If technology is banned students will still try to sneak on their devices no matter what. So given times or even establishing ways for them to use their devices in collaboration with learning will be a better solution to managing classroom technology.
I absolutely agree, with technology being a distraction. Everyone even infants have tablets and phones.The smart phones and tablets are being used while driving, working, family outing, church, in the doctors office and taking care of business. when I enter any of these environments all heads are down and no one is communicating anymore. soon as a person look at there phone it take the focus away. Before we had access to these different styles of technology things and the way of life was less confusing.
DeleteI enjoyed reading this chapter, many of the issues and concerns I had in the past with technology in the classroom were addressed by Doug Johnson. The author states, “As an effective teacher, you can use the technology available to you in ways that make sense to you” (Doug Johnson 2012). This statement takes the dread and fear away and I feel less intimidated because of this statement. Managing disruptive behaviors involving technology is probably not extreme as teachers make it. If students are allowed to use technology in productive ways, they may not be as disruptive because they can learn to use it as a tool to build skills without knowing it.
ReplyDeleteI know many schools did ban the use of cell phones, netbooks and ipads from the classrooms, these devices were considered disruptive and a distraction. The author admits these devices can be disruptive but he also gives great strategies on how to introduce and use them in the classroom. If students use cell phones they can use it to conduct surveys or polls on their phones, they can use it to take notes for further studies. I would use this time to teach younger students how to use the key boards, key pads and the mouse as they learn word processing skills. I would teach math through interactive activities and games to learn math skills; I would assign research papers and students would learn how to write papers correctly as well as learning how to do proper research. Students can interact with other student as they collaborate on projects such as WebQuest and Voicethread. Collaborating with their peers can build social skills as they learn to engage with other students.
A main concern I had was not using enough traditional learning styles; but the author suggests when teachers are combing traditional learning and technology they can also enhance the learning skills of students (p.140). There are so many useful ways to use technology in the classroom. It can be integrated through many of the lessons and curriculum. Teaching students to use technology will give them tools that can be used to increase learning. Banning technology is a disservice to students; they are expected to know how to properly use technology in college and chosen careers. Students have to be prepared and they should be prepared in the classroom. Teachers should be able to use technology in ways that make sense to them (p. 138). When it makes sense to the teacher the students can have a better understanding of what is expected of them.
Reference
Johnson, D. (2012). The Classroom Teacher’s Technology Survival Guide. Jossey-Bass: CA.
Final Reflection
ReplyDeleteDuring this weeks assignment, I actually felt like I was able to follow instructions and complete the assignment fairly easily. However, I did really struggle to put a picture into my Web Poster. Overall, I enjoyed using the site to form an assignment. I won't have a lot of use for a Web Poster until I teach at a higher level, but I can see myself using it for assignments once I get there. I like that you were able to rename the links you put onto the Web Poster. I think this feature made the Web Poster more kid-friendly and easy to access. However, I'm not sure if a child younger than third grade would understand how to move through the Web Poster, even with the directions. I don't have a lot of experience working with children first grade age or older, so I could be wrong about what they are capable of doing on a computer.
ReplyDeleteIncluding Technology in the classroom is a topic of concern for many. In my personal case, I understand the point of being careful with something that we don’t fully know and/or might get out of our hands. “The more familiar educators are with a new technology, the less likely they are to restrict its use by students”. (Johnson, 2012) Parting from this statement, I would make a call to educators and the “above” staff to pay attention to trainings and orientation regarding technology implementation in the classroom.
According to Johnson, “Different teaching styles, different age levels, and different learning outcomes will make some technology uses practical and others not”. By this, I think that the author means that not all of the approaches of technology that we encounter might be fully beneficial to our classrooms. Instead, we should be focused on what actually works and what doesn’t, in order to avoid turning educational tools into distractions.
An statement that surely caught my attention was this one: ”The abuse of a thing is no argument again its use”(Johnson, 2012). However, I do think that most of the debate here goes around not solely on the abuse of the use of technology, but the way that it can transform the environment of the classroom. In other words, it is not about the “how much” but about how the learning is going to be affected. I know that the textbook speaks about how teachers should be paying attention to “engagement vs entertainment” (Jhonson, 2012) in order to discern what kind of technology should be included in the classroom, but it also explains that “Perusing personal and recreational interests should actually be encouraged, especially in our classrooms” (Johnson, 2012). Between these two, I conclude that the words “personal interests” should be examined before allowing children to go into technology in the classroom.
Another questions that comes to my mind is that, when we speak of technology, are we thinking of technology brought from home or technology provided by us? In the first case, then examining the personal interests of our students becomes pertinent, while in the second case we should be examining what we can offer for our students in order to engage them in learning rather than entertaining them.
I conclude my reflection with the statement of Johnson, “The sooner teachers accept that these things are a permanent part of the educational landscape, the sooner attention will be paid to using them positively and productively”(Johnson, 2012). We should be paying attention now and looking for resources and ways of introducing technology in the classroom, because sooner or later we are going to find ourselves in the need to do so, and we must do it in the proper manner.
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The sooner teachers accept that these things are a permanent part of the educational landscape, the sooner attention will be paid to using them positively and productively
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ReplyDeleteJohnson, Dough (2012) The Classroom Teacher’s Technology Survival guide (1st. ed.) Jossey-Bass Teacher, A Wiley Imprint.
According to Doug Johnson, Limiting the use of Technology will establish clear expectation of when and how technology can be used in one’s classroom should be a standard classroom manage practice. Setting reasonable rules is a simple task. Many teachers find such rules and expectations are best developed at the very beginning of the school year in collaboration with the students themselves. I do feel this is an important expectation when using technology children tend to gear towards technology because it seems to be intriguing, fun and games without acknowledging the benefits of using the teaching tool. When using technology, the expectations of what is expected should be reiterated and a timer should be used in this area so that it would allow more than two children to use the computer during the given time for it to be in use for the children that may be in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Now during computer lab everyone will basically be learning at the same time which the children that are older and more familiar with technology would use.
ReplyDeleteClassroom Management to me to understand the importance of the safety of the classroom, following rules and regulations, keeping the class under control, being able to put out any confusion that may occur. Classroom Management come from within your and your self-control and you leading by example to show children they do not have to be a follower, they can lead by example if properly displayed.
The last 20 years classroom management has undergone a paradigm shift because when people are used to set of rules they continue to follow them until someone steps up to the plate and properly display the correct wants and needs of the children leading them in the right direction, and children want love and affection from their parents but have to attend daycare or school to receive the proper nurturing and still don’t receive it the lovely way until that child or person really are in desperate need and really don’t receive it then.
The components that teachers need to be able to establish a well-functioning classroom is, 1. Communicating with children and let their voice be heard, 2. Relating to the children wants and needs, 3. Understanding themselves by whatever task the children are trying to accomplished, by helping their friends as well as themselves to be a stronger individual, 4. Expressing their feelings but meaning well by the situation at hand.
This week we had to read Chapter 6 "Managing Disruptive Technologies in the Classroom". This chapter was very interesting because, schools now are trying to ban the use of technology in the classroom. They call it a major distraction in the classroom. Now this may be true, but there are positive ways to use technology in the classroom and this is just what this chapter is about. At my job, we do not use technology other than speaker bars and Ipods in the classroom. When we try make sign-up sheets to allow children to watch a movie in the classroom parents complain and say it’s a distraction and it’s not educational.
ReplyDeleteIn high school, we were not allowed to have our cellphones. If we were caught with them they were taken away and we were given a detention and our parents called. Johnson talks about how banning these items can cause a bigger distraction than they really are. “Modern cell phones can also help students learn… to exchange ideas with members of collaborative learning groups, and request information from experts and send out surveys” (Johnson 2012, pg140) With social media being very popular it’s not an uncommon thing that children are glued to their phones. They must tweet or snapchat how boring class is. It’s a teacher’s job to find new innovative ways to incorporate technology into their classrooms to keep their students engaged. “As I have learned from my experience both as an instructor and as a student, technology can indeed be a distraction in any learning environment” (Johnson, 2012, pg.138).
As the world is changing and technology is becoming more advanced, I as a teacher want to stay up-to-date on all the new expanding technology. I have students who are two years old and can already work an Ipod or IPad. But doing my research I see all the different apps and resources that help children learn. And not all children learn and comprehend the same way, so if a child can learn their alphabet by playing and alphabet game, so be it. Johnson talks about some approaches to managing them and number two was very shocking to me.“Do business as usual, let distracted students be distracted, and let the chips fall where they may”, (Johnson, 2012,pg.139). because, as I am learning about the school systems we are being taught no child left behind, but this kind of makes me think that if a child doesn’t want to focus and do other things then let them and the results are on them. But it kind of makes sense, because children follow and so if you ban technology and such, then you will have those kids who want to rebel and sneak using cellphones and then you have kids who will follow and now you have half the class sneaking their phones. “Establishing clear expectations of when and how technology can be used in one’s classroom should be a standard classroom management practice. Setting reasonable rules is a simple task”, (Johnson,2012,pg.139). I love this idea, because your allowing them to use technology at a certain time. They have rules and regulations that they have to follow in order to use it. For example, in high school after our computer class our teacher always allowed us 20 mins before class was over to surf the web, just as long as it was appropriate. I noticed that it stopped a lot web surfing during assignments.
Resources
Johnson, D. (2012). The Classroom Teachers Technology Survial Guide. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass
Todays world mainly strives through all of the technological advances we have been able to acquire over the years. While it only makes sense to incorporate these technologies into our education and teaching, are they a distraction. In chapter 6 Johnson talks about the distractions in technology that teachers worry about, and how to manage them. The approaches he mentions in managing these technologies is to 1. Ban it, 2. Do business as usual, let distracted students bet distracted, and let the chips fall where they may, 3. Limit the use of technologies, and 4. Enhance traditional education practices. Social media, gaming, and cell phones are a huge part of how children in today’s society communicate and socialize, so as educators I think we need to take note in these approaches to managing the use of them within the classroom. The approach I would use to manage technology in my classroom would be to limit the use of them in the classroom. I would rather have expectations my students follow in the class about cell phone use, than them going behind my back and not paying attention as I give instruction. Being able to set reasonable rules I think would be a great management strategy to gain respect as well as give the students what they need. Although technology can be a distraction in the classroom, there are so many ways that it helps in teaching a learning. Johnson has explain throughout his book the many benefits of incorporating technology in the classroom, I think it is just important to find a balance of how much technology and when is appropriate to use them.
ReplyDeleteHey Jennifer,
DeleteI don't think technology should be banned in the classroom. I feel like their is too many opportunities and tools for teachers to use to help children succeed. When Johnson talks about let children be distracted I feel like that is going against what we are taught. We are taught to never leaving a child behind and do whatever we can to make sure each child succeeds. I feel like setting limits to using the technology will kind of keep the distractions at bay. What do you think?
During week 6 we read Doug Johnsons The Classroom Teacher’s Technology Survival Guide Chapter 6 “Managing Disruptive Technologies in the Classroom” the chapters title really speaks for itself. As a young student I remember always being told “No CD players” “No Cellphones”. While there are still many educators who are hesitant to technology being allowed in the classroom, Johnson goes over how we should incorporate it into the curriculum in a way that makes sense.
ReplyDeleteI found most interesting in this chapter all the approaches we can take on managing technology in the classroom. I am most familiar with the “Ban it” approach. Johnson (2015) says, “This has been the first and most common approach to dealing with distractive technologies=especially student owned devices. Simply create a policy or rile for the classroom that forbids their use. And ignore any school –provided technologies available to you” (p.139) I truly feel that approach is putting a cap on the amount of things students can learn and tools they can utilize which is ultimately not fair to them. Speaking on personal experience, I remember the Ban It approach mostly coming from my “older” teachers.
My favorite approach, which seems to be most practical, is both “Limit the use of technologies” and “Enhance traditional educational practices” by incorporating technology into the classroom we are providing students with one more tool that opens doors to a world of knowledge and information. We can do things like ask them to use their phones to take photos, do surveys, record notes, and even set alarms. However, I do think that there needs to be boundaries that students understand, when the teacher says “no phones for this” or “phones away” they should be respectful. On another personal note, when allowed to use my cellphone to listen to music while I worked in the classroom I seemed to focus better, I’m not sure how that works, but it did. I enjoyed the class a lot more and was eager to learn and be there because I knew when it was time for me to express my knowledge on paper or in a project I could put my best foot forward because I was in my comfort zone. Johnson (2015) says it best, “No technology, no device, is inherently educational or recreations. It’s all in how that device is used. Savvy teachers will figure out how to change “distraction” to “focus”- and use students personal technologies to improve learning.” (P.141)
Johnson, D. (2012). The classroom teacher’s technology survival guide. San
Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
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DeleteHello, Nicole
DeleteI relate to your story, because most of my teachers were always on top of what can be brought to school and what cannot. No, as educator, I think that the point of accepting technology in the classroom is to transform the way students are learning and provide more useful content to the lessons, without jeopardizing the learning environment that must be created.
I agree with Johnson when he states that “Setting reasonable rules is a simple task” (Johnson, 2012). I think that, if we allow students to bring devices to the classroom, we should state clear ground rules that help us maintain students on the right track.
I also like your suggestions on what we could ask students to do with technology, for me they are simple tasks (taking pictures with their tablets, for example) that can be very meaningful in the development of research, learning and discovery.
One observation that I have, however, regarding your personal experience, is that what works for one person (in the case of your experience of being able to listen to music while studying) might not work for others and they could be wasting useful time just making use of the devices without educational goals in mind.
Thank you for sharing!
-Anel K.
Resources
Johnson, Dough (2012) The Classroom Teacher’s Technology Survival guide (1st. ed.) Jossey-Bass Teacher, A Wiley Imprint.
Managing Disruptive Technologies in the Classroom
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this chapter, it has educated and opened my thinking about how I viewed technologies being distractive and disruptive. I realize that sometimes we form one-sided opinions about things as if that is the only way it can be viewed. Technology has its advantages and disadvantages in the classroom as we have discovered reading the text over the past weeks. In today’s society, technologies are in the classroom and the teacher has to inform the students of the rule concerning it at the beginning of the school year as it applies to the class and the school. In managing disruptive technologies in the classroom, a teacher should be able to use devices and resources that are appropriate for teaching that specific grade. Yes, there are schools that banned the use of technology devices such as iPods, cell phones, and laptops because they are a distraction. Educators are looking at it as if the students are more interested in things such as social networking sites, streaming media, and game sites rather than classroom lectures or textbook chapters about the Crimean War. The teacher instead should be thinking of ways he or she can use it to improve teaching and learning. If the technology was taken away there are other things that can become a distraction and cause disruption in the classroom, like it where before there were computers (Johnson, 2012, p. 138). A good teacher does not a single method, approach, or tool to teach; nor does he or she use a single technology in a single way. The teacher needs to remain upgraded on technology in order to manage it through different approaches presented in the text by Johnson: banning it, do business, as usual, limit the use of technologies , and enhance traditional educational practices. I can recall attending an on-campus class where I observed some students not obeying the instructor’s rules and/or school rules for the use of technology in the classroom. They would disguise or openly have cell phones out, using laptops, or simply having conversations with a colleague. This was disruptive as the instructor had to stop teaching and warn; and a distraction as it was drawing attention. If these tools were used, as it were by some, to record lectures or notes it would prevent the teachers and instructors from wanting to ban them. Using technology for supporting students learning and teaching 21st-century skills will prepare students for academic, career, and civic success in the future (Johnson, 2012, p. 143).
Reference:
Johnson, D. (2012). The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass.
Emmer
Hello, Emmer
DeleteIt called my attention that you mentioned how if technology wasn’t present, anyway students could be distracted by any other things. I know that from my own experience, because before technology became so accessible for us, we could easily get distracted just by talking to our peers about any other topics. However, I do think that the difference remains on the extent at each student gets distracted.
According to Johnson, “Teachers are finding that allowing students to use their own technologies in class can actually help with classroom management issues” (Johnson, 2012). While teachers should be paying attention to the educational benefits of technology, they should also be thinking in how to avoid students going on the wrong way with technology, by offering free choice and opportunities to pursue personal interests. I think this is a smart decision, whereas we can’t compete (and we shouldn’t have to) with the growth of technology.
My overall advice is that teachers learn first what benefits are they looking for in technology, and then allow students to use it while they serve as a guide.
Thank you for sharing!
-Anel K.
Resources
Johnson, Dough (2012) The Classroom Teacher’s Technology Survival guide (1st. ed.) Jossey-Bass Teacher, A Wiley Imprint.
Finial: Technology is a part of our classrooms, so as educators we have to learn how to use it to our advantage so that the students are not using tech items wrong in the classroom. I am in ECE so technology helps in ways but can be a distraction in others. Student come in with iPads tablets, and phones and like to keep them all day and use them in the classroom. I had one class that I had to post a sign that our classroom was a cell phone free zone. Technology is an important tool, but it does need to have limitations in the classroom.
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ReplyDeleteFor our assignment, this week I found myself not really finding use for this in my classroom. Right now, I teach in preschool but once I finish my degree I would like to teach Kindergarten or First grade. I had trouble getting my links to show up at first but I finally figured out that it was because the website already had the “http:/” so when I was copying and pasting it was duplicating it. I did feel that the websites would be useful for the students to understand internet safety. I feel like this would have to be done as a group assignment because the students would have lots of questions on how to complete it. Maybe after we completed one together then a second one could be done individually. I did like how you could add links for them to click on that would pertain to the topic we were discussing. I think it would be just as easy to give them websites to look at and review and have the students create and finish an assignment in google docs or word processor. Overall I did not like this assignment and do not feel that I would use something like this in my classroom.
Reflection:
ReplyDeleteI am really torn about this assignment. I think the idea is neat, however I did not like it at all. I did not think it was very user friendly. Whenever I tried to make a change it wouldn’t allow it and by the time it was all said and done I had created at least 3 different posters for this assignment. I had problems with saving it and adding more things later or changing this, as a teacher and parent I have to be able to save things and go back to it later and I really struggled with that with the poster. I also feel as though getting the students to find the page would be difficult. I think third graders would be able to add on a page, but it would be very difficult for a first or second grader to be able to create a poster. I do not see myself every really using this after this class. I like the idea of teaching cyber safety though, it is something that the children need to learn and I would probably use the idea for a lesson, but I wouldn’t use the poster idea again.
Reflection
ReplyDeleteThis weeks assignment was very hands on and it took me a while to understand how to do it and what to include. Creating a Web Poster was an amazing experience because I was able to look up many different sources on internet safety. In this poster I wanted to ask my students to read the links and then have them choose a topic and give me three facts about that topic. This is a way to get the students interacting and learning at the same time.
The hardest part for me in this assignment was giving instructions. First I wanted to do it myself before I started giving instructions on how to make the account and access it in the class Web Poster. So first I made the teacher account and then I logged in as a student. It was interesting because as you log in you are creating the account. After I did the whole student login part on my own I did it one more time, but while writing the instructions. This was a little bit easy, but then I had to read the instructions out loud to one of my family members. While reading them out loud I made a lot of changes. This assignment as a whole taught me first how to make a Web Poster and also how to give instructions, which will be a very challenging thing for me in the future.
Assignment Reflection:
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this week’s assignment. As educators and parents we should always be aware of what our children are into. By developing this assignment I came to the conclusion that we have the option of empowering our children to make the right choices while they navigate online. I thought back to when I was a child and I used to go play to the street with friends; it wasn’t safe, but my parents’ warnings were always present. Same thing we are doing now, in a different context.
By looking for the websites, I tried to put myself in the shoes of parents looking for resources for their children. I really wanted to find websites that provided children with good information and a language that they could understand and follow.
The instruction worksheet for students took me a little time to develop, since I also tried to put myself in the shoes of students that are trying to finish an assignment. I tried to list every step that they needed to follow in order to achieve the desired outcome, and I even made a student poster just to see if there were any complications to the webpage that might be encountered along the way.
This is an assignment that I should definitely implement in my class and I would also recommend to other educators and parents. I think that putting useful information in student’s hands is the first step in fomenting critical thinking skills.
Reflection:
ReplyDeleteJust like the last assignment where it was hands on and practical this assignment reminded me of same thing. I really enjoy playing around with these tools. Now I know that if I ever want to really create something like this I can. The only time I had trouble was when I first logged into the teacher account and then searched for images and other sites and the web Poster completely kicked me out. I was a little frustrated, but once I got the hang of things I was able to navigate it better. I like how we were able to just type in everything in the boxes and it came up on the Web poster. I appreciated the teacher leaving great instructions for us to follow and gave multiple examples. Another thing I found challenging was searching for sites that were about Internet safety. I tried to use google advanced and use terms that I knew were specific, but nothing was popping up for awhile. I think we as teachers can use this site to help our students be more hands-on students with technology. We can create different lessons for our students to use this tool and as one way to assess our students. I have never seen anything like this before and look forward to the next upcoming weeks. I would love to have more assignments like week 6.
Reflection
ReplyDeleteThis weeks assignment was difficult for me. I tried my very best to develop a web poster. I know technology but I have never done or ever heard of a web poster until this week homework assignment. I glad I was introduce to it because I learn how to develop a lesson for children to interact with and cause them to think. I admit this week assignment had me really thinking how to develop a web post lesson for instructional teaching using on-line resources. It was a great experience and I enjoyed trying to figure it out even though it was a little difficult for but I tried. I can say I learned something new this week that in the future I will use to engage my students.
REFLECTION:
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed learning another tool to use in the classroom. The web poster site made it easy to plug in the information that we needed and make them into posters for students to access. The issue I had while making the web poster was that my links were not being uploaded, but I was able to figure it out with a little maneuvering. I hope that in the future when and if I were to use this tool it does not happen to me again or my students, but technology can be unpredictable so who knows. Other than that, great tool!
Another issue I had was searching for safe internet usage sites, one would think that it would be easy with the help of search engines but that was not the case. I think it took me more time looking for the sites more than anything. Other than the roadblocks that I encountered, I enjoyed this assignment.
Learning about Web Posters this week was great. I thought it was a great way to give students different resources to learn about a topic. I liked how students can write facts that they learned also. I had no issues with making my web poster. It was super easy to use, I just wish it was more customizable. But other than that I would most definitely use a web poster in my classroom.
ReplyDeleteLearning about Web Posters this week was great. I thought it was a great way to give students different resources to learn about a topic. I liked how students can write facts that they learned also. I had no issues with making my web poster. It was super easy to use, I just wish it was more customizable. But other than that I would most definitely use a web poster in my classroom.
ReplyDeleteThis weeks assignment was pretty cool, we created a poster for students to reference, review, learn and be able to create their own with. The steps given to us were pretty clear to understand, the only thing I really go thrown off with was figuring out what kind of account students needed to create however with the help of Ms. Freeman, my confusion was quickly straightened out. I really enjoyed looking for the internet safety sites and games that students could use. Internet safety is important to implement in the classroom where many students are curious and will “click, click, click” on everything. To get a better understanding of the sights and how well students would be able to use them, I tried them myself and they were pretty fun! One thing about the site that frustrated me a bit was that it was a little outdated, I was kicked out a couple of times and had to start from scratch, I think that may have had something to do with it. As a teacher, our time is valuable and having to restart the same worksheet over and over again came become a wasteful and inconvenient. Other than that dilemma it was pretty easy to use!
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ReplyDeleteAfter reading this chapter and attempting to do the assigned assignment, I have come to the conclusion that I need to be more educated about technology because I can incorporate resources and ideas into lesson/curriculum that will benefit my students and self. I understand that disruptive technologies just does not refer to how it can be a distraction, but how teachers not being up-to-date on the use of technology in the classroom can present a problem.
Many students have knowledge of how technologies work because of their uses in the homes. The technologies may become a distraction for some students in the classroom, but there are others things that can do this as well. We, the teachers, must intrigue our students to use critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and higher order of thinking skills as they communicate and use different technologies to interact with teachers and peers: and to support the students’ learning.
According to Mr. Johnson, “Personal communication and computing devices are here to stay—in society in general and in our classrooms. An increasing number of educators are writing about and sharing practical strategies for using technology productively in the classroom. Seek out those specific projects and applications and turn those supposedly distractive technologies into technologies that make your classroom, more effective (Johnson, 2012, p. 144, para 5).
Reference:
Johnson, D. (2012). The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass.