As part of our language class with Andrea I plan to write a short essay about the pros and cons of using new technology in the classroom. During my studies I learned a lot about tools that a teacher can use in a classroom (blogs, wikis, webquests...). When we visited schools in the United States I realized that almost every school had computer rooms or laptops. The use of computers seems to be very important for American teachers. In the following weeks I want to find out in which way American teachers use these computers and which tools/software/gadgets are popular. As a student I only know the theoretical part, so I am looking forward to see which pros and cons those tools have when you use them in a lesson.Picture (c) Wellington City Council New Zealand
I'm excited to hear your presentation next week. I must admit, sometimes we get a bit techno-dependent, but computers can be an amazing asset. I wouldn't say that they should be the only asset in the classroom, however. Very thoughtful question!
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