Education is growing more towards technology, and as educators we must be willing to change and grow with it, Technology can be either static and dynamic. Static technologies are podcasts, web pages, and text. They are one sided communication that allow learners to capture information (moller, 2008). They do little to build one's knowledge. The dynamic end of the spectrum includes tools that involve learners on a deeper cognitive level (Moller, 2008). Such tools as virtual simulations and gaming are called a mind tool. The learner is engaged and gains a deeper understanding.
Moller, L. (2008). Static and dynamic technological tools. [Unpublished Paper]
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I agree that educators must be willing to grow and change with the advances of technology and this can often be very difficult. Technology is advancing so quickly. Do you think these advances will continue to come as quickly as they have been or will they slow down?
ReplyDeleteGood post, educators most certainly have to keep up with the latest updates and changes in technology. We are more knowledgeable because of the technology. There are lots of new technologies that we use in schools and universities to add a more convenient way of presenting information. Technology will not work and improve without us. We are the ones that give life to it and control it. There are lots of improvements we can still do, but it needs to be given serious and careful thinking. We should be the one controlling technology instead of it controlling us. This is why it's important to be knowledgeable so you are able to present the information clearly.
ReplyDeleteAs technology does quickly grow and chnage, it is important that we not only keep up with the lastest updates, but also teach our students the skills they need to be technologically literate as they will continue to use these skills throughout their futures.
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