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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Journal Article for 8/30
http://mashable.com/2012/03/22/tech-traditional-education/
Mashable Tech
"How Tech Will Transform the Traditional Classroom"
Benjamin Jackson March 22, 2012
In summary:
The author outlines how items such as the Apple products and social media outlets have transformed the culture, and how it can revolutionize the classroom as we know it. The author admits that for struggling schools, such technology is hard to integrate into the classroom, but does offer some helpful alternatives. He gives numerous examples as to how Ipads can be utilized, and that the recent results of using them in the classroom have been positive ("75%...enhanced learning experience). The author states that one of the biggest obstacles to the integration of technology is the political curriculum that moves slower than the rate of technological growth. Overall, the author paints a picture of a school system very much different than the one our generation is used to.
I believe the author has a point to make regarding how helpful these tools would be. More than that, the ignoring of technological growth is a disservice to the students who might need to be comfortable with these things in the real world (i.e. occupation might demand a familiarity with such tools). The accessibility of many more resources would be my main reason for wanting to have such things as Ipads in my classroom. However, I don't think the entire system needs to be revamped with new technology; after all, mathematics can and should still be done with a pencil and paper.
Mashable Tech
"How Tech Will Transform the Traditional Classroom"
Benjamin Jackson March 22, 2012
In summary:
The author outlines how items such as the Apple products and social media outlets have transformed the culture, and how it can revolutionize the classroom as we know it. The author admits that for struggling schools, such technology is hard to integrate into the classroom, but does offer some helpful alternatives. He gives numerous examples as to how Ipads can be utilized, and that the recent results of using them in the classroom have been positive ("75%...enhanced learning experience). The author states that one of the biggest obstacles to the integration of technology is the political curriculum that moves slower than the rate of technological growth. Overall, the author paints a picture of a school system very much different than the one our generation is used to.
I believe the author has a point to make regarding how helpful these tools would be. More than that, the ignoring of technological growth is a disservice to the students who might need to be comfortable with these things in the real world (i.e. occupation might demand a familiarity with such tools). The accessibility of many more resources would be my main reason for wanting to have such things as Ipads in my classroom. However, I don't think the entire system needs to be revamped with new technology; after all, mathematics can and should still be done with a pencil and paper.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Hello World!
Why do I want to be a high school mathematics teacher?
I have a unique passion for the field of mathematics. In high school, I found my self helping a lot of my fellow students in Precalculus and calculus. I learned that not many people understand mathematics to the extent that they can teach it to their peers. It was then that I figured, "If I have this specific talent, why not use it?" I also believe lack of education is the root of many of our world's problems. If I am going to try to help the world, it should start at the root.
I have a unique passion for the field of mathematics. In high school, I found my self helping a lot of my fellow students in Precalculus and calculus. I learned that not many people understand mathematics to the extent that they can teach it to their peers. It was then that I figured, "If I have this specific talent, why not use it?" I also believe lack of education is the root of many of our world's problems. If I am going to try to help the world, it should start at the root.
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