I felt like the beginning of Chapter One was almost funny because it had this dragged out explanation of computers and the "digital generation" and said how as future teachers we are the immigrants. I thought this was funny because it seems like that's already outdated. I feel I am absolutely in the age of digital technology and that I fit into every description of that generation. Since I felt this way, I found the first portion of the chapter to be quite redundant and unnecessary; however, the next part of the chapter was very interesting and helpful.
One important topic to discuss from the first chapter would be the ARCS Model. I feel this is a beneficial theory that every teacher should focus on and ask themselves if each of the tenets apply to their lesson plans because by following ARCS students will not only be more engaged, but more importantly successful. The topic of ISTE was also interesting to me because I didn't realize national educational standards had been set for technology in the classroom. I really liked how the program set separate standards for students and administrators because the categories are extremely relevant and important topics specific to the students and administrators respectively. Lastly, the scenarios that depicted EVERY type of member involved in the school and their interactions with technology was interesting because although separate, they were all intertwined. Furthermore, the portion about "community" was especially important and encouraging because it really shows how technology can connect all types of people at all ages.
I felt this reading, although extremely redundant and rather dry, was beneficial for me to actually read a description of the tools I use everyday. As a part of the digital age, we often skip the instructions and descriptions to go on more of a trial and error method to use new technology; therefore, I found it really helpful to actually read the difference between different components of technology. The most beneficial part of this reading, I felt was the ARCS Model because I think focusing on those tenets as a teacher will really be key to my students' success. Lastly, the information in this chapter is overall important because it is the details that everyone should know.
I think it's really interesting to see how technology is exponentially growing in its integration into the classroom. I cant wait to see the new types of technologies that will be available to teachers within the coming years. I'm excited to learn more about computer programs that will help with the teaching profession in general as those are areas I am not familiar with.
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I definitely agree that the "digital student" idea dragged on quite a bit. It's a pretty true concept though, it's just not exactly something we realize nowadays because we've grown up in this so-called "digital age" and are so accustomed to our cell phones, computers, e-mail, etc. I also agree with your last paragraph about the technology still to come. Isn't it crazy to think about that? I mean people years and years ago had no idea as to what types of technology would be around today, but now we can't imagine our lives without it. See ya around MustLoveDogs!
I skip over instructions also. I feel like i can figure it out myself but I found it to be helpful too.
The first chapter was quite redundant. However, they have to keep in mind that the textbook may be teaching inexperienced technological students as well. I had a hard time reading that part though. How many people in college don't know what a computer is?!?!
I could agree with you on a bunch of things that you stated in your blogg especially the dry reading. I also found it kind of helpfull to read instrution books now other than trial and error methonds.
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