Ch 9 Response

Ch 9: What it all Means

Computers advance so rapidly, it's very hard to keep up with. Pretty soon, you will be able to read almost all books online. Literacy no longer just means to be able to read and write, but you have to be taught the basic principles of using technology because it is that huge in our lives and will continue to be, so it is critical that children learn how to use it. The endless availability of information on the web is extremely beneficial to teachers; they don't have to go searching through books to find what they need. This allows teachers to use their time much more efficiently, and allows them to find more and better information than they probably would have 25 years ago, when computers were rare. The author also argues that the use of technology is moving teachers away from using the lecture style so much in their teaching, and moving them more toward discussion based learning. I think this is a positive change and that more interactive lessons that can be provided by technology will benefit students and make it more interesting for them. This chapter is a nice summary of everything we have learned in class. It shows host fast technology is evolving, and how at this rate we have no idea what it will be like a few years from now.