Blog Post #7

Technology has become very common among all ages. students in kindergarden are even using technology in the classroom. Using iMovies and the Alabama Virtual Library in kindergarden help prepare students. In the kindergarden classroom the teacher set up stations were students get the chance to make an iMovie( book trailer). Although it may seem like kindergarden student could understand technology, it only takes maybe two example to show them the work before they know how to do it on their own. The Alabama Virtual Library ( AVL) is a great free source to teach students basic researching skills.

In the video We All Become Learners, Mrs. Bennett states " teachers teach students, students teach students, and students teach us." By saying that Mrs. Bennett is stating that everyone becomes a teacher and a learner at the same time. Ipads in the classroom can be very useful. In Chicago the schools find them very useful and improve the grades of students. Technology make students interested. Technology is mainly taking control of students with t.v, texting, games, and so on. Having technology in the schools will make student interested in learning. iPads in the classroom becomes a virtual field trip to students.  

The video Top 10 reasons to use technology in education names a few reason why schools use technology. the video had some really good point such as " Student Love it." Students love play with technology such as gameboys, xbox, and watching t.v. These are all thing kids like to do now. By bringing technology in the classroom you gain interest of the student. Gaining the interest of student make them want to learn more.