My Beliefs

I believe that the use of technology in a classroom setting can be extremely effective. There are so many opportunities and tools that we have access to at this time because of technology. Technology has made it possible for us all to have access to answers to any question and information on any subject. All it takes is just a simple click. Children know so much more now than I did when I was their age. They have so many more resources right at their finger tips. Children are so knowledgeable in technology areas, that they can be utilized for so many things. Giving a child an opportunity to take on the role of a teacher is one of the most effective teaching styles I have seen and been a part of. I know for myself, that I can learn so much about what is out there by listening and allowing children to teach me and to guide exploration just as I expect to do for them in every other subject. Even as young as age 3 children know how to use different technologies. They are raised on it. Because they are so used to it, and they know so much about it, I want to use it as an effective tool in my future classroom. If I chose to go against the use of it, I will be fighting a war. I believe that good behavior and management increases as students are worked with rather than against. We cannot always work along side of them. But when we can, we should.