“The
principle goal of education is to create men and women who are capable of doing
new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done.”
-Jean Piaget
Technology is boundless and beneficial for students in their education in the 21st century. I believe it is
important as an educator to modify our approach to teach with the involvement
of technology. We need to find the best approach to help students become
lifelong learners. Our world is constantly
changing with the influence of technology.
Technology
will play a huge role in my classroom. This will allow me to build a connection
with students. Technology can enhance and promote engagement for each student
and help them to interact with each other for social skills. Web 2.0 tools
are key tools to help progress and keep students interested. Web 2.0 tools help stimulate
learning for each student in the classroom. Using tools like Edmodo will be a great start.
What is Edmodo?
Edmodo is a social learning
platform and easy website for teachers, students, and parents. Using Edmodo,
teachers can invite students into private groups that can be used for online
classroom discussions, but in a format that keeps the teacher firmly in
control.
Students who use programs like edmodo must be disciplined. If the work is to be done at home, it should actually be done at home. Use of Edmodo would require cooperation between the instructor, student, and parent/guardian depending on the age of the student. I like that Edmodo gives students the opportunity for educational freedom and do not need to feel rushed in a classroom setting.
ReplyDeleteI have used Edmodo before and loved it. I liked that students were in control of how much they wanted to achieve. Badges are given for the different levels that the the student achieves. This website teaches students that they must be responsible for their work and get it done in a timely matter. I will be using this in my classroom as a future teacher.
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