(NETS-T 3)
Heldman, B. (2011). Not an expert? then go out and find one!. Learning and Leading with Technology, 39(1), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-august-2011.aspx
I
found this article interesting because the opening quote in the article
goes as follows; "I'm truthful with my students. I tell them I'm
learning new stuff just like you are." That attracted me because I have
been concerned about how to stay up to date all of this emerging
technology. It is overwhelming and can be exhausting. The truth is there
is no way, unless you are specialized in the technology that you can
know everything about emerging technology. Bill Heldman reassures us,
saying that's okay. We do not have to be experts in these areas but we
can utilize experts to our advantage when we are learning how to use a
new tool. He suggests learning these tools along with your students in
class. Experts post how-to videos online all the time. It would be
beneficial to go through these videos with your class. You can pause and
go as you like, until you get the hang of the new program. There are
many resources provided by SME's that teachers can tap into SME stands
for subject matter expert. There are so many tools available to us out
there that we do not need to be know-ed experts in everything. We have
access to such great tools that we can learn and grow as professionals
as we go, and be willing to learn along with our students.
Bill Heldman had some cool suggestions for tutorial
website. For example, he suggests using lynda.com as a tool for SME
tutorials. The website provides a lot of help in areas such as Flash,
HTML, and XHTML. Heldman not only uses this resource in the classroom
but personally as a professional development tool. Oracle Academy is
another site online that provides digital tutorials for students as well
as design competitions. Other useful resources include Digital-Tutors
and 3DBuzz.
Question 1: After reading this article do you think you will use online
resources to continue to learn about technologies available to you and
to pass them on to your students?
Knowing now that SME's have provided such great videos and
tutorials online I think I will be less intimidated to try out new
programs on my computer, and as a result I will be more likely to
explore new technologies and share it with my students should I have
great technology access in my classroom. I am open for new ways to make
lessons fun and engaging.
Question 2: Do you think you will be honest with your students
when you are knowledgeable in technology as Bill Heldman was, or will
you try to hide it from your students and try to act as proficient as
possible?
I like that Bill Heldman was honest with his students and was
able to learn how to use these technologies alongside them. But I think
it is important to try to learn these programs on your own first. If you
go into a class cold without having basic knowledge of a program you
could potentially end up wasting a lot of time trying to figure out a
program that may not be well worth your class time.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Journal 9: AAC devices
(NETS-T 4)
"AAC Device" stands for: Augmentative and alternative communication device. It is used by those who have impaired communicative capabilities. There is a large array of devices that can be used for this purpose, ranging from low/no technology required all the way to high technology required. All of them are effective in helping those who have difficulty communicating to communicate easier than they would otherwise be able to. They are particularly effective with special needs students.
No Tech Device
A no technology AAC device would be a communications board. Used to communicate feelings and desires by those who are unable to speak easily, low/no tech communication boards are a simple way to give them a voice. The picture below is an example of a communication board that can be purchased at websites such as http://www.bindependent.com/ for $14.95. However, if you are on a tight budget communication boards are very simple to make by hand and can be equally as effective. For the low price of $5.00 for poster board and markers teachers and parents can draw out a communication board themselves! Links for further information on this product:- http://students.depaul.edu/~hguendli/AAC/
- http://www.bindependent.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=snc100
High Tech Device
- http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/look2learn-aac/id319600029?mt=8#
Hardware
For individuals with severe disabilities, and are unable to operate mouse and keyboard there are input devices that allow them to use a computer without having to operate a mouse or a keyboard. It is for this reason that the ipad can be so useful to an educator of special needs students. They simply need touch the ipad without much difficulty and are able to communicate. But there are other options, as well. For those who are unable to use a keyboard Tobii devices can be very effective for communication. These devices are eye trackers. A no-hands required device, it will track your eye movement using that capability to allow you to control your tv, dvd, or surf the internet. There are a variety of different devices provided by Tobii. But most are portable and do not require any additional attachments. Links for further info on this product:- http://www.tobii.com/en/assistive-technology/global/products/hardware/mytobii-p10/
Software
The Broadmarker with Speaking Dynamically Pro v.6 is a computer program that comes with high-quality natural sounding voices. The program is also a resourceful tool for teachers. It allows educators to create interactive activities and printed materials. This program is a fantastic tool to allow special needs students access to the school's core curriculum. Not only does this program help the computer turn into a speech output for individuals it can also be used as a tool for learning.
- http://www.mayer-johnson.com/boardmaker-with-speaking-dynamically-pro-v-6
Journal 8: Find the truth about the pacific tree octopus
(NETS-T 1, 2)
Ferrell, K. (2011). Find the truth about the pacific tree octopus. Learning and Leading, 39(1), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-august-2011.aspx
This article discusses something important that we have all learned at some point or another, and often times, we learned it the hard way. Keith Ferrell talks about how he got his fourth grade students to recognize false information when searching the web. It is much easier to find questionable sources that it is to find reliable ones. He was able to prove this by gathering 'data' his fourth graders found when searching for information on the tree octopus and explorers. The facts that he gathered from the students are a mix of absolutely ridiculous statements on the two topics. Most of the students had gathered their information from the first two links provided by google. Once Ferrell reviewed the data with his students it became apparent to them that the data they found wasn't quite accurate. They were shocked to know that the internet would provide them with false information, especially when the pages appeared to be legitimate.
I know it took me a long time to grasp this truth, and it was long after I was in the fourth grade. The one that I had difficulty reconciling that it was not so legitimate was wikipedia. By all accounts it appears to be an encyclopedia, and I was told encyclopedias are always a legitimate resource. I could not understand why, just because it was online it was not a solid source.I of course was not aware that anyone could enter information and that sometimes people have incorrect information, or purposefully put up false information. But once you realize it, you will forever be skeptical of the articles you find on the web, particularly through google. Ferrell then went through the motions to teach the students how to decipher whether or not a source is legitimate. This is a lesson we all need practice in at some point or another. In my opinion, it is a lesson better learned at a young age, than later on before they find themselves making a big mistake. I think the way Keith Ferrell went about this assignment was rather brilliant. Rather than just tell them "Some websites will not be real" he allowed them to discover for themselves.
Are false sites such as Wikipedia that are edited by the public always bad?
I believe that wikipedia is a good starting point, especially if you are just brushing up on facts for personal knowledge. For example, if you hear your parents discussing Jacques Cousteau and you can't for the life of you remember who that was, Wikipedia is a quick and easy way to remind you. But as far as scholarly research goes, Wikipedia is a good starting point. It's good to give a quick background on a topic, but for solid facts you need to research further and remember to never use Wikipedia as a solid source in a research project.
How can you tell if a source is legitimate or not?
You have to double check to see what main site the article came from. If it came from a government issued website like the Library of Congress, from a well respected newspaper like The New York Times, or from a university database it is most likely legitimate. You have to be careful when the main site is something like google sites or blogger which means anyone could have created it.
Ferrell, K. (2011). Find the truth about the pacific tree octopus. Learning and Leading, 39(1), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-august-2011.aspx
This article discusses something important that we have all learned at some point or another, and often times, we learned it the hard way. Keith Ferrell talks about how he got his fourth grade students to recognize false information when searching the web. It is much easier to find questionable sources that it is to find reliable ones. He was able to prove this by gathering 'data' his fourth graders found when searching for information on the tree octopus and explorers. The facts that he gathered from the students are a mix of absolutely ridiculous statements on the two topics. Most of the students had gathered their information from the first two links provided by google. Once Ferrell reviewed the data with his students it became apparent to them that the data they found wasn't quite accurate. They were shocked to know that the internet would provide them with false information, especially when the pages appeared to be legitimate.
I know it took me a long time to grasp this truth, and it was long after I was in the fourth grade. The one that I had difficulty reconciling that it was not so legitimate was wikipedia. By all accounts it appears to be an encyclopedia, and I was told encyclopedias are always a legitimate resource. I could not understand why, just because it was online it was not a solid source.I of course was not aware that anyone could enter information and that sometimes people have incorrect information, or purposefully put up false information. But once you realize it, you will forever be skeptical of the articles you find on the web, particularly through google. Ferrell then went through the motions to teach the students how to decipher whether or not a source is legitimate. This is a lesson we all need practice in at some point or another. In my opinion, it is a lesson better learned at a young age, than later on before they find themselves making a big mistake. I think the way Keith Ferrell went about this assignment was rather brilliant. Rather than just tell them "Some websites will not be real" he allowed them to discover for themselves.
Are false sites such as Wikipedia that are edited by the public always bad?
I believe that wikipedia is a good starting point, especially if you are just brushing up on facts for personal knowledge. For example, if you hear your parents discussing Jacques Cousteau and you can't for the life of you remember who that was, Wikipedia is a quick and easy way to remind you. But as far as scholarly research goes, Wikipedia is a good starting point. It's good to give a quick background on a topic, but for solid facts you need to research further and remember to never use Wikipedia as a solid source in a research project.
How can you tell if a source is legitimate or not?
You have to double check to see what main site the article came from. If it came from a government issued website like the Library of Congress, from a well respected newspaper like The New York Times, or from a university database it is most likely legitimate. You have to be careful when the main site is something like google sites or blogger which means anyone could have created it.
Journal 6: Student voices for change
(NETS-T 1,2,3,4)
McClintock Miller, S. (2011). Student voices for change. Learning and Leading, 38(8), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-august-2011.aspx
McClintock Miller, S. (2011). Student voices for change. Learning and Leading, 38(8), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-august-2011.aspx
A revolution is occurring in education in Iowa. It is starting at a school called Van Meter where every student from grade 5-12 is given an individual laptop. This venture has changed how the students at Van Meter are learning and interacting with their own education. It has provided them with countless opportunities to delve into subject matter they are passionate about, create something original, and have conversation with professionals from all over the world. When the school presented their advances at an educational conference in Iowa the most shocking aspect was that the students themselves were presenting their achievements to the audience. Ranging from grades 5-12 each student proudly displayed their individual accomplishments in their schoolwork using the technology now available to them. Each student had something distinct to say say about their accomplishments. One student had created an entire city virtually, in 3D. One student had used skype and facebook to have a conversation with her favorite author. The legislators were blown away by how well-versed the children were in using technology to their educational advantage. One legislator even asked at the end of the presentations: "So what can we do to get out of your way and let you go?" This question shows the impact the presenters had on the educational community. One student even recognized that she is paving the way for future students and that this was a historical moment in the advancement of education. The hope is, of course, that someday in the not-so-distant future, every student will have their own computers in school and be allowed access to all the success that the students at Van Meter have had. As a nation, we've a long way to go from here to reach that goal. But after seeing the successes it has had at an Iowa school, I would say it should be one of our priorities to get every child a computer at school. And slowly but surely, we are moving towards that goal.
If it were so easy, we would give every child in school their own computer tomorrow. But, as we know, it is not that simple. The major hurdle to overcome in this is funding. Where and how can schools find the money to start such a huge financial project?
Money, or lack thereof, is major hurdle for schools in accomplishing anything nowadays. With massive budget cuts, it is making it harder and harder for schools to provide as many programs and resources as they would like to their students. In private schools it is easier to achieve tasks like this because they can simply raise tuition, but in public school, it is much harder. Fundraisers are the easiest way to bring money in to the school. Asking for donations from parents or local businesses is another way to bring in money. The good thing about this investment is that it is basically a one-time fee, once you have the computers the students are all set. And it is an investment that will definitely pay off, because it will greatly benefit the students.
Once students are allowed access to computers in school, are the teachers prepared to guide students through these modern computer programs?
In all honesty, I believe that most of the teachers out there are not currently prepared to take on such tasks. Many older teachers are very oblivious to all the technologies available. And if they are aware of them, I'm sure they have not figured out how to use these programs to educational advantage. Even amongst the younger generations of teachers, I feel that many credential programs do not provide future teachers with the knowledge and skill to operate these programs in their benefit. I know my undergraduate university certainly didn't. It is for this reason that I am thankful to be part of the program at Cal State San Marcos where they recognize the advantage in advancing technologies. But unfortunately, I think overall, teachers coming into the workforce are unprepared to keep up with growing technologies and are unknowledgeable in how to utilize them in the classroom.
If it were so easy, we would give every child in school their own computer tomorrow. But, as we know, it is not that simple. The major hurdle to overcome in this is funding. Where and how can schools find the money to start such a huge financial project?
Money, or lack thereof, is major hurdle for schools in accomplishing anything nowadays. With massive budget cuts, it is making it harder and harder for schools to provide as many programs and resources as they would like to their students. In private schools it is easier to achieve tasks like this because they can simply raise tuition, but in public school, it is much harder. Fundraisers are the easiest way to bring money in to the school. Asking for donations from parents or local businesses is another way to bring in money. The good thing about this investment is that it is basically a one-time fee, once you have the computers the students are all set. And it is an investment that will definitely pay off, because it will greatly benefit the students.
Once students are allowed access to computers in school, are the teachers prepared to guide students through these modern computer programs?
In all honesty, I believe that most of the teachers out there are not currently prepared to take on such tasks. Many older teachers are very oblivious to all the technologies available. And if they are aware of them, I'm sure they have not figured out how to use these programs to educational advantage. Even amongst the younger generations of teachers, I feel that many credential programs do not provide future teachers with the knowledge and skill to operate these programs in their benefit. I know my undergraduate university certainly didn't. It is for this reason that I am thankful to be part of the program at Cal State San Marcos where they recognize the advantage in advancing technologies. But unfortunately, I think overall, teachers coming into the workforce are unprepared to keep up with growing technologies and are unknowledgeable in how to utilize them in the classroom.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Journal 7: My Personal Learning Network
(NETS 3, 4, 5)
A personal learning network (or PLN) is an online community that allows for professionals and students to collaborate, share information and resources, and to discuss the current topics of the day. A personal learning network can be especially beneficial to educators. Through educational PLNs educators from all over the world can share with each other what has worked in their own classrooms.
An easy and effective way to start your PLN is through twitter, through hashtags. Through tagging your posts with hashtags you place your post into a stream on that topic. Through the use of hashtags people can have chats on certain topics. Through this active chat/stream you are able to get access to a lot of useful information. When you do see someone putting out a lot of useful information anda resources, you can choose to follow them on twitter which will always give you access to what they are posting.
Today I chose to participate in an educational chat on twitter at 8pm ET using the hashtag #5thchat standing for 5th grade chat. Today the topic was on bullying which I found interesting because it is a very relevant topic to current events. It was a slightly slow-moving discussion, but there were several active participants in the discussion who provided the chat with a lot of helpful tips in regards to bullying, and a lot of good links to helpful websites. This topic is something that really needs to be adressed in schools and in the districts right now. Bullying right now is an issue in schools that is having disastrous repercussions and therefore should be at the forefront of things that need to be fixed in schools. Some people in the chat provided the group with informations on programs that have been implemented in their schools and/or districts. Others provided us with simple solutions in their own classrooms, such as "rave and rant notebooks" where students were free to write personal issues they were dealing with and was particularly helpful for students who were too shy to speak up themselves. I felt that my contributions to the conversation were limited because I, as I am not yet an educator, I cannot provide the group with examples of what works and what doesn't in my own classroom. My lack of experience made me feel slightly unknowledgeable on the topic so I just asked a few questions to the group. One thing I asked was "What can educators and faculty do about cyberbullying? Should they do anything when it happens outside of school grounds?" I thought this was a good question to ask because I know that is a question educators are asking themselves right now in regards to cyberbullying, specifically. One response I got was that if it affects what goes on in our classroom, it is our duty to do something about it.
Along with Twitter, another useful PLN is Diigo, a social bookmarking website. Here, you can tag websites you found informative that you would like to be able to access later. In addition, you can follow other Diigo users who share the same interests as you to see what sort of websites they themselves are bookmarking in hopes that you will be able to access even more informative websites through the people you follow in your network. After searching for people on Diigo I chose to follow a handful of people who have tagged websites under tags that I would be interested in. Mostly educators, their libraries consist of website in education, technology education and elementary education; all topics that would be useful to me. On Twitter I'm following: saraallen91, marykreul, ncarroll24, flyonthecwall, and msnorthrup. On Diigo I'm following: Wesley Fryer, Ludmilla Smirnova, Jeff Thomas, David Warlickand and Lainie McGann Rowell. I tagged some very interesting articles via Diigo from people in my network. Some of the articles include why or why not students should interact with teachers through text or online, social studies lesson plans, and Sir Ken Robinson.
I aslo joined Classroom 2.0 a PLN specifically designed for educators. What attracted me to this particular PLN is that posts made by members can be sorted based on subject (math, science, etc) and by level (elementary, middle, etc) to make things simple to find. Through searching "elementary" posts I came across an article titled "Dital storytelling for beginners" which as well as being about my target age group, it is also very relevant to this course. Through this article, which was provided to me by a fellow Classroom 2.0 member I was directly connected to two websites that are useful in digital storytelling, that make it very easy for children to use. These websites are Go!Animate and xtranormal. On go!animate users can create a an animated video in minutes complete with music and dialogue, a very fun and interesting way children can learn to tell their stories. Xtranormal is another great website that uses good animation and can incorporate voice recordings to add to the story being told. Within minutes of searching the Classroom 2.0 network I gained access to two great resources that would be fun and beneficial in the classroom.
A personal learning network (or PLN) is an online community that allows for professionals and students to collaborate, share information and resources, and to discuss the current topics of the day. A personal learning network can be especially beneficial to educators. Through educational PLNs educators from all over the world can share with each other what has worked in their own classrooms.
An easy and effective way to start your PLN is through twitter, through hashtags. Through tagging your posts with hashtags you place your post into a stream on that topic. Through the use of hashtags people can have chats on certain topics. Through this active chat/stream you are able to get access to a lot of useful information. When you do see someone putting out a lot of useful information anda resources, you can choose to follow them on twitter which will always give you access to what they are posting.
Today I chose to participate in an educational chat on twitter at 8pm ET using the hashtag #5thchat standing for 5th grade chat. Today the topic was on bullying which I found interesting because it is a very relevant topic to current events. It was a slightly slow-moving discussion, but there were several active participants in the discussion who provided the chat with a lot of helpful tips in regards to bullying, and a lot of good links to helpful websites. This topic is something that really needs to be adressed in schools and in the districts right now. Bullying right now is an issue in schools that is having disastrous repercussions and therefore should be at the forefront of things that need to be fixed in schools. Some people in the chat provided the group with informations on programs that have been implemented in their schools and/or districts. Others provided us with simple solutions in their own classrooms, such as "rave and rant notebooks" where students were free to write personal issues they were dealing with and was particularly helpful for students who were too shy to speak up themselves. I felt that my contributions to the conversation were limited because I, as I am not yet an educator, I cannot provide the group with examples of what works and what doesn't in my own classroom. My lack of experience made me feel slightly unknowledgeable on the topic so I just asked a few questions to the group. One thing I asked was "What can educators and faculty do about cyberbullying? Should they do anything when it happens outside of school grounds?" I thought this was a good question to ask because I know that is a question educators are asking themselves right now in regards to cyberbullying, specifically. One response I got was that if it affects what goes on in our classroom, it is our duty to do something about it.
Along with Twitter, another useful PLN is Diigo, a social bookmarking website. Here, you can tag websites you found informative that you would like to be able to access later. In addition, you can follow other Diigo users who share the same interests as you to see what sort of websites they themselves are bookmarking in hopes that you will be able to access even more informative websites through the people you follow in your network. After searching for people on Diigo I chose to follow a handful of people who have tagged websites under tags that I would be interested in. Mostly educators, their libraries consist of website in education, technology education and elementary education; all topics that would be useful to me. On Twitter I'm following: saraallen91, marykreul, ncarroll24, flyonthecwall, and msnorthrup. On Diigo I'm following: Wesley Fryer, Ludmilla Smirnova, Jeff Thomas, David Warlickand and Lainie McGann Rowell. I tagged some very interesting articles via Diigo from people in my network. Some of the articles include why or why not students should interact with teachers through text or online, social studies lesson plans, and Sir Ken Robinson.
I aslo joined Classroom 2.0 a PLN specifically designed for educators. What attracted me to this particular PLN is that posts made by members can be sorted based on subject (math, science, etc) and by level (elementary, middle, etc) to make things simple to find. Through searching "elementary" posts I came across an article titled "Dital storytelling for beginners" which as well as being about my target age group, it is also very relevant to this course. Through this article, which was provided to me by a fellow Classroom 2.0 member I was directly connected to two websites that are useful in digital storytelling, that make it very easy for children to use. These websites are Go!Animate and xtranormal. On go!animate users can create a an animated video in minutes complete with music and dialogue, a very fun and interesting way children can learn to tell their stories. Xtranormal is another great website that uses good animation and can incorporate voice recordings to add to the story being told. Within minutes of searching the Classroom 2.0 network I gained access to two great resources that would be fun and beneficial in the classroom.
Monday, July 25, 2011
"About Me" Survey
(NETS 2) This is an about me survey I created through google forms vis google docs.
Journal 5: Harness the power of technology (Extra Credit)
(NETS-T 3 & 5)
Duncan, A. (2011). Harness the power of technology. Learning and Leading with Technology, 38(8), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-june-july-2011.aspx
The disconnect in today's classrooms in terms of bringing technology into them, is that teachers often view technology as an add-on to a lesson, rather than a means of integration. The number one beneficial factor in bringing technology into the classroom, Duncan says, is because students are easily engaged through it. Students who were unsuccessful in more traditional methods of learning, such as reading, find their academics improve greatly through the integration of technology in their lessons. To move along the improvement of technology education in the classroom The U.S. Department of Education is promoting ARPA-ED which stands for Advanced Research Projects Agency for Education. This agency will be meant to "aggressively pursue" advancements in technology in education and learning throughout the country. Of course, one of the biggest motivators and influence on a student is their teacher. A good teacher combined with technology is a combination which is the best for a child's academic success.
Question 1: Duncan mentioned that there are many schools in rural areas of the country that do not have internet access. Does this mean that the students who attend these schools are behind in academics than students who have ready access to the internet and whose schools have integrated technology readily into many lessons?
I definitely think the students who attend schools who have made it a priority to give the students access to technology in their studies are at a huge advantage. There are many ways a student can grow academically without the use of technology, but it may take more work on the students part. The advantage of having technology available is that it appeals to students, and as a result of the interest, more students will probably be doing better academically. So, my assumption would be that overall, students who attend a technology-savvy school will be more likely to have academic success than students who attend a more traditional school, because they have the tools to do so at their disposal.
Question 2: With technology rapidly growing is it essential for teachers now-a-days to be trained to be technologically savvy to keep up with technology?
I think it is extremely important that teachers are trained using the most recent technologies and resources available to them. Children coming into the education system are often one step ahead in this area than the generation that preceded them. To make full use of this knowledge that children have coming into school, teachers should be trained in that fashion. If children know a lot about something, chances are it will catch their attention. So using this in a classroom as a way of engaging the interest of students would be a very beneficial teaching method.
Duncan, A. (2011). Harness the power of technology. Learning and Leading with Technology, 38(8), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-june-july-2011.aspx
The disconnect in today's classrooms in terms of bringing technology into them, is that teachers often view technology as an add-on to a lesson, rather than a means of integration. The number one beneficial factor in bringing technology into the classroom, Duncan says, is because students are easily engaged through it. Students who were unsuccessful in more traditional methods of learning, such as reading, find their academics improve greatly through the integration of technology in their lessons. To move along the improvement of technology education in the classroom The U.S. Department of Education is promoting ARPA-ED which stands for Advanced Research Projects Agency for Education. This agency will be meant to "aggressively pursue" advancements in technology in education and learning throughout the country. Of course, one of the biggest motivators and influence on a student is their teacher. A good teacher combined with technology is a combination which is the best for a child's academic success.
Question 1: Duncan mentioned that there are many schools in rural areas of the country that do not have internet access. Does this mean that the students who attend these schools are behind in academics than students who have ready access to the internet and whose schools have integrated technology readily into many lessons?
I definitely think the students who attend schools who have made it a priority to give the students access to technology in their studies are at a huge advantage. There are many ways a student can grow academically without the use of technology, but it may take more work on the students part. The advantage of having technology available is that it appeals to students, and as a result of the interest, more students will probably be doing better academically. So, my assumption would be that overall, students who attend a technology-savvy school will be more likely to have academic success than students who attend a more traditional school, because they have the tools to do so at their disposal.
Question 2: With technology rapidly growing is it essential for teachers now-a-days to be trained to be technologically savvy to keep up with technology?
I think it is extremely important that teachers are trained using the most recent technologies and resources available to them. Children coming into the education system are often one step ahead in this area than the generation that preceded them. To make full use of this knowledge that children have coming into school, teachers should be trained in that fashion. If children know a lot about something, chances are it will catch their attention. So using this in a classroom as a way of engaging the interest of students would be a very beneficial teaching method.
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