Changes over the years in school! - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T07:30:01Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/changes-over-the-years-in-school?feed=yes&xn_auth=noEducation is getting increasi…tag:www.classroom20.com,2014-04-27:649749:Comment:10095962014-04-27T11:47:18.051ZLynda Wayhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LowellBWay
<p><span>Education is getting increasingly competitive in today's world and new scientific researches are suggesting more and more innovative techniques on how it can be made more efficient and effective.</span><span><br/> </span></p>
<p><span>Education is getting increasingly competitive in today's world and new scientific researches are suggesting more and more innovative techniques on how it can be made more efficient and effective.</span><span><br/> </span></p> I have recently completed thr…tag:www.classroom20.com,2014-04-22:649749:Comment:10089342014-04-22T14:41:42.477ZCarinne Millshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CarinneMills
<p>I have recently completed three technology related courses through North Tier. One of those was Using Mobil Devices in the Classroom and focused on BYOD and 1:1 initiatives. I have been in the education field for several years, but working with Kindergarteners. The county where I teach (Loudoun County, Virginia) is fairly progressive in its' utilization of technology, but it was still an eye opener to see the many ways smart phones, in particular, are being used. My concern is that…</p>
<p>I have recently completed three technology related courses through North Tier. One of those was Using Mobil Devices in the Classroom and focused on BYOD and 1:1 initiatives. I have been in the education field for several years, but working with Kindergarteners. The county where I teach (Loudoun County, Virginia) is fairly progressive in its' utilization of technology, but it was still an eye opener to see the many ways smart phones, in particular, are being used. My concern is that technology availability, even within the same county is inequitable. I teach in a Title 1 school with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged families. BYOD would not work here the way it might on the other side of the county. Due to budget constraints, the county's 1:1 initiative has been put on hold, as well.</p> I think technology is making…tag:www.classroom20.com,2014-04-21:649749:Comment:10088882014-04-21T23:24:22.808ZKelsey Fautschhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KelseyFautsch
<p>I think technology is making a huge difference in the classroom. Students are used to constantly being stimulated by their phones and expect that in the classroom as well, otherwise they get bored. We need to start thinking of new ways to get students engaged so they want to continue to learn. So many students want the grade, but don't actually care about learning the material and that needs to change. If we can use technology in the classroom, maybe we can save some students. Just a few…</p>
<p>I think technology is making a huge difference in the classroom. Students are used to constantly being stimulated by their phones and expect that in the classroom as well, otherwise they get bored. We need to start thinking of new ways to get students engaged so they want to continue to learn. So many students want the grade, but don't actually care about learning the material and that needs to change. If we can use technology in the classroom, maybe we can save some students. Just a few thoughts. </p>