Reading Reaction Journal #2

Reference: O’Dea, C. (2011, May 31). No more pencils, no more books: Technology-driven education in NJ schools. Easton Courier, Retrieved May 31, 2011, from http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/11/0530/2255/

Summary:

This article discusses the use of technology in classes.It is a common idea these days because we are in an ear of technology now. The author mentions that students at “Lawrence Township” use the Internet tech in their study. They write and correct repots on the Internet. They also share editing one work at the same time. In another, they chat with other students in other schools by using Skype. So, students can get a wide background on how using computer’s tools, devices and computer programs. The goal is very clear here, which is teaching kids the computer skills a young age and training kids for future jobs. The author shows how that is possible It helps a student to study by him or herself in the home and discuss it in class. The department of Education focused in on providing each one student one computer. It wants a long study to do it. The researcher found that those using tech outperformed their peers who did not on a math test as an example. There are many skills students can learn from using the Internet.

Reaction:

I was very interested in reading about using technology in education. I learned many teaching techniques in this article. Using technology in class is my plan in the future. I learned how the tech reduces students and teachers stress.For example students do not have to write on the notebooks and carry a heavy bag, and teachers do not have to write with chalk and correct a big number of students’ papers. But, the important question is how we can provide one thousand students with one thousand computers in one school. Well, this idea really requires a strong support from the government. Using computer in the school is different from using it in the home. Students learn how to use computer programs in the school such as power point, word, and engrade. However, they prefer to play games in the home. I am not sure about doing the tests by the internet programs. I do not think its a good idea because in my country there are at least three students who are sharing one computer; also the power may go off for a simple cause. So, using technology in education is my future dream.