Technology savvy classrooms scare me. As a technology Neanderthal, I am sure my students will know much, much more about computers than I will. It is obvious that computers play a huge role in the classroom. I am shocked when I go to placements by how much students do on the computer! I am afraid I won't be able to keep up!
I am an old fashioned girl, and would prefer to just ignore technology- it makes my life more complicated. I get exhausted by the constant and speedy communication and find it all more of a burden than helpful! Give me an old, heavy encyclopedia- I'd rather research for information there than on the Internet.
However, there is simply no way, in this day and age, that I can ignore it- especially if I want to be a teacher. It is becoming mandatory that certain computer skills be taught. In order to be a good teacher, I am going to have to be proficient in those skills- not to mention a step ahead if I don't want my kids to walk all over me. Technology raises the standard. It forces us to be on the ball and up to speed- now a days, parents can email a teacher at any time and the teacher is expected to reply quickly and efficiently. All I can hope is that I'm up for the challenge.
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