Philosophy on Education and Technology

Technology Philosophy Rough Draft

Thinking back on my days as a young, impressionable student, some of my favorite classroom memories are without a doubt my 10^th grade biology class with Mr. Dubois.  This is probably because Mr. Dubois was a delightful, hard working, interesting Teacher, who cared about his students, and that was apparent in his style of teaching.  I remember having to do labs that didn’t thrill me, however Mr. Dubois somehow made those labs enjoyable.  He was a master at keeping his student’s engaged in what was going on in his classroom because was excited about what he did and it showed.  In fact, this class had such an impact on me that I pursed a degree in Earth Science, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree.

By recalling those memories now, I’m inspired to be that kind of Teacher.   A Teacher who cares enough about my student’s to do my very best everyday. To work hard at creating in my student’s a desire for learning, and knowledge.  It is an enormous responsibility we have as Educator’s and through training, coursework, and resources such as technology, books and other materials we can implement a plan that can be successful in our classrooms.  This means establishing lesson plans that work, using assessments to determine specific needs, and addressing those needs with the appropriate action while meeting the expectations of the Administrators, Parent’s, District and State. Officials.  To strive to get students involved in the classroom and challenge them to think, research, and produce, it is all a part of the job. If I can do all that, then it becomes the responsibility of student’s to apply what they learn in my classroom, coupled with some support at home, they will more likely than not become contributing members of society.

Technology today has transformed classrooms for Teacher’s into a world of resources right at our fingertips.  Supplying information in minutes to enhance lesson plans or provide quick answers to questions, or problems that may arise.  It has become something we must have in our classrooms and therefore another area in which we all as Educator’s must be willing participants in mastering.

Reflection 1

Hmmm....Automator or Informator, well that isn't difficult for me to answer and relect on because I know I use technology when I need it as a way to improve whatever it is I need it for at the time.  I like the informator approach however because as a Teacher I want to be able to come up with creative ways to incorporate technology into classrooms although I would hope this would be done with the guidance of the Techology expert working at the school.  Not to deminish my abilities here but I think in cases such as technology development in the classrooms a group of individuals coming together to brainstorm about where the technology is needed would be a great way to generate ideas and then incorporate those ideas into the classrooms.