Blog #10 ERIC Project

After listening to all of the ERIC research projects I have realized how important technology is in an educational classroom. Technology can be used in various ways for both the teacher and the students. I think that teachers should try to incorporate as much technology in the classroom as possible since our world is basically ran by technology. A lot of jobs today and in the future use technology and if children learn while they are young it is easier for them to accommodate to other types of technology. I feel that all teachers should be required to incorporate a certain amount of technology in the classroom during the year. For example, the teacher can create a lesson plan that the children would have to use computer in order to complete their activity. Some computer programs that can be used in order to complete an activity can be Kidspiration and Kidpix. I think that these two computer programs are excellent programs for young children to work with.
One concern that I still have with the use of the internet and students is internet safety. I feel that there are a lot of ways to prevent inappropriate material, but not everything can be stopped. I know that during one group’s presentation they mentioned a lot of ways and website that can be used in order to help teachers with internet safety. I just feel that the internet should be watched closely by the teacher when the students are using it.
In addition, I think the use of computers and other technology in the classroom is very exciting to young students. The use of technology makes students excited to learn and provides them with another way of learning rather than lectures, and books. Using technology students can engage in the material that is being taught. Overall, I feel that there are great computer programs and other types of technologies in stores that can be used for all children even if some accommodations or adaptations need to be made. The number of technology devices available for students will only continue to grow as the years go on!