Tuesday, October 12, 2010



Technology is all around us.  It can be as simple as using a calculator to aid in a problem, or as complex as creating a podcast or a webpage.  The constantly changing technology teaches a student to think interdisciplinary and to essentially learn how to learn.  It is apparent that one will not remember all of the information taught, but will remember the process and ability to analyze.  Teach a man to fish and he will be fed for a lifetime, right? It was interesting to have the necessity of technology in all levels pointed out.  Middle school (and even High School) teachers can employ high levels of technology and challenges, but they are seemingly put to waste if the intricacies are not practiced in higher education.  Technology can often be viewed as an end- as the ultimate goal.  Having the author state that "Technology. is a tool to learning rather than an end itself," and that the teacher remains the scholar on the subject (even though the student is more technologically advanced) forces one to realize that the experience of human interaction will never be replaced by technology, only enhanced.  Although technology is an excellent tool to teach subjects, the focus should be for it to teach students. 

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