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By: Dominique Spence

Dominique Spence — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:16:28 +0000

Hello Mrs. Hines. I am Dominique Spence. I attend the University of South Alabama where I am currently enrolled in Dr. John Strange’s EDM 310 class. After reading your post about teachers (not technology) I want to make sure I keep an open mind and put forth one hundred percent effort in learning. Most people afraid of technology and where it is going are afraid because they do not know how. Most teachers as you said have been through programs and earned degrees feeling accomplished. Time goes by and they are teaching in the traditional manner. More time passes and now technology is entering their schools, curriculum, and their classroom. They have learned all they felt they had to besides staying up to date with their subject but now they are told to learn about this new “thing” they will be using. Immediately some reject it in their minds and are unable to look at the positives of this new addition. It seems hard and time consuming and that is why some people shun the idea of having more technology in the classroom. As you said teachers first have to be learners. In order for things to work. In order to continue to grow teachers must learn so they can help the students learn. I love how you compared Newton’s Law of Motion to a student learning. You have definitely made me want to learn more so that I can use what ever software I am offered to its full potential.

By: Courtney Williams

Courtney Williams — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:17:35 +0000

Ms. Hines, my name is Courtney Williams and I am a student at South Alabama majoring in education. I am currently in the EDM 310 class also. I really enjoyed your post. It made me realize as a an upcoming new teacher, some things I should know. Such as I should be willing to learn as much or even more than my students. Also that everything does not have to based on technology. I can be a good teacher with use of little technology. As long as I instill communication, problem solving, and critical thinking into my students.

By: Rachel Saucier

Rachel Saucier — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:14:43 +0000

Hi Ms. Hines,

My name is Rachel Saucier and I am also a student at the University of South Alabama in Dr. Strange EDM310 class. I really enjoyed reading your post because it could not be more true! I definitely believe that at a teacher it is not only your job to educate others but also help keep yourself educated. The number ways that technology can be used in the classroom is growing rapidly, but if the instructor does not know how to correctly use the technology it does no good for the students. When I was in high school I had multiple classes that had axes to a smartboard but was never used because the teacher lacked to knowledge. I think that all of the new technology that is being introduced into classrooms is amazing and I hope that more teachers will become familiar and comfortable using the technology in there own classroom!

By: Katie Carlee

Katie Carlee — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:14:58 +0000

Hi Mrs. Hines! I am a student in EDM 3210 at the University of South Alabama with John Strange. This was a really thought provoking post. I completely agree that teachers should practice what they preach instead of just saying something. We really should start coming up with new ways to teach things, since technology is always improving.

By: Melissa Willis

Melissa Willis — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:27:06 +0000

Hi I am in EDM 310 right now at University of South Alabama. As an education major I understand the importance of technology in the classroom. Although like you were saying you can give a teacher all the newest things and provide them with the best training but a teacher has to be willing to use the tools given to them. Technology may be important but in agreeing with you defiantly not the most important.
Teachers must know that the most important thing is make sure your students learn the information. That means providing the information the way that best works for your students and taking advantage of all the resources given to you. Technology in the day and age is very beneficial and teachers need to continually be learning and staying on top of the newest educational technology.

By: Owen Gill (@gill_owen)

Owen Gill (@gill_owen) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:48:13 +0000

Ms. Hines,

I am currently enrolled in Dr. Strange’s EDM 310 class and let me tell you that I couldn’t agree with you more. Everyone stresses the importance of technology in education. Yet, we don’t put enough focus on reinventing the way we teach today’s generation. Until that part of education is improved, technology will never reach its full potential in the classroom. What a great perspective!