Chapter 7 Post

1. I think its important that teachers match the technology that their students are using. Every teacher should be on the "same page" as her students even if it is technology. I think using technology in the classroom as long as its relevant is a good way to keep students interested in the course.

2. I think online chats and instant messaging could be very beneficial to the classroom. Its a great way for students to get help from their peers if they cant figure something out. It is also a good way for the teacher to stay in touch with their students. However, you have to be careful with the kids that abuse. Some kids it will help and other kids it will distract.

3. Personally I think face to face communication is always the best way to go with teaching children.

4. Seeing as how everyone uses podcasts these days I dont know why some school still dont use them. I think it is a fantastic idea. Its a newer thing and its more than likely going to hold kids attention. Podcasts also fit better in our fast paced world, everything is all about how much time it takes.

5.I think video games could be useful in the classroom but only for younger aged students. If a teacher brings games into an older atmosphere like middle school or high school all the students are going to think about is playing video games in the classroom, there goes all of the attention from the teacher to the video game and no learning takes place.