Question #2: Reflect on the importance of access to technology
In today's society we are much more technologically advanced than we were in the past five or even ten years. Every year companies come out with new little gadgets such as computers, cell phones, and cameras. I remember when I was in elementary school we only had one computer in each classroom. Those things were dinosaurs compared to the type computer we have today. Back then it was a hassle to send someone an email, and as a matter of fact I do not know if I even knew what an email was during that time. Today our cell phones are like mini computers, we can use them to send emails, receive portfolios for work, and download music. Technology has opened several doors for mankind and now acts as a portal of knowledge and vast information. There are now computers in almost every classroom around the country. Thanks to the Internet we have a world of knowledge at our fingertips. Teachers use the Internet to get lesson plan ideas and examples of assessments for different subjects. We also now have projectors, smart boards, and other advanced pieces of technology in our classrooms these days.
As much as i want to rant and rave about how great technology is, I want to say that i think that it has spoiled us. Thanks to text messaging our children do not know how to hold proper conversations face to face with other people. Their vocabulary is shortened so much, because in a text it is easier to be short and sweet. I will admit that I love to text, but I try to limit myself to not saying things like: "nuthin, aint, k, lol, lmao, jk, cuz"...etc. I feel like in a way we have more knowledge than future generations, but we are a bitter dumber than they were. We do not use big words, we now look for the smallest word that means the same thing. Also because of technology our society it much more lazier than it has ever been. Children stay indoors all day playing X-BOX and computer games, rather than playing outdoors and experience life!
Course Reflection
14 years ago
Amanda I agree with you, while technology is great it is making our future generation not as intelligent as they could be. Children now are lazy. I try to limit my children on how much computer, television, wii, and technology they are exposed to as entertainment. However, it is not that easy; especially with the texting on the phone. I too am guilty of the "short and sweet" method. It has also made research for any school work handy, but too easy. My son or daughter can go to the internet and look something up for their project, which is convenient, but too easy. I believe technology is good, but don't throw out the baby with the bathwater.
ReplyDeleteParents and teachers will help their children in the long run if the instill some old fashioned skills such as using a library and maually researching a project occasionally. These skills transfer to using technology and may enable them to be one step ahead of the competition.
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