Rationale for Choosing Technology
The concept of technology has been around for centuries. Schools have adopted some forms of technology in their schools such as computers and projectors. However, in the past few years, there has been a drastic change in technology and technological tools. This has led me to choose this as one of my main themes. I have always had an interest in technological tools and thought of myself as tech savvy because I was always able to easily learn how to use a new technological tools such as cell phones simply by playing with it and have always been good with using computers/laptops. Throughout my B.A. and B.Ed. I came across new tools that were being used in school, such as the SmartBoard. I was intrigued with my first interaction with this interactive whiteboard. I was amazed at how engaged the children were in the lesson and that they were actually learning through playing games. This led me to complete a certificate program on using the SmartBoard. In addition, I was curious to know what other types of technology and online tools there were to assist students in their learning. Through classes such as Learning Tools, Online Technology and Research Methods, I came across a vast amount of technological tools that I was not aware of. I believe that as a teacher I need to be up to date with all the technology that is out there because now more than ever children are tech savvy and are aware of and know how to use the different tools. In addition, it is important for teachers to take the tools that children use and integrate them into the classroom and their students learning.