My Beliefs

My beliefs regarding technology in the classroom can be summed up in three main categories. 1.)The advantages of technology in the classroom. 2.)The disadvantages of technology in the classroom. and 3.)The future of technology in the classroom. First of all technology is a great resource for students to get connected with the entire world. The world is continually making advances in technology as a whole therefore technology is needed to learn and grow with the rest of the world. Along with that, students need to be prepared for the future. Teachers should feel obligated to use technology in order to properly prepare students for the future. Students will be behind if they do not understand how to navigate technology.
The disadvantages are easy to find and can really create a lot of fear of technology. One big disadvantage is how it weakens an individuals ability to communicate face to face. The internet is great because it connects people instantly countries apart, while at the same time it does not allow students to talk to each other the people that they encounter everyday. Another disadvantage is that there are a lot of dangerous stuff available on the internet. Small children can easily access pornography and get trapped by predators if they are not properly taught the dangers of the internet.
The truth of technology is that it is growing, and it is growing very quickly. Students in today's classroom need to be exposed to technology because it is the future. Even skills that haven't needed technology for the longest time, like agriculture and cabinetry, are becoming more dependent on technology. I can even foresee the classroom becoming completely interactive where students can do their school work completely from home and teachers teach through a computer. Technology should not be ran from, but embraced and understood as much as possible. It should be used as stepping stones and not stumbling blocks.