So Savvy

I browsed through the Edutopia website and found many interesting articles relevant to education today. I was particularly interested in ways technology is being incorportated into today's classrooms. The article titled "Adopt and Adapt: Shaping Tech for the Classroom-
21st-century schools need 21st-century technology" by Marc Prenksy adressed many important issues faced when incorporating the vast amount of technology available to teachers into curriculum. Although technology has advanced dramatically for the 21st century classroom, it is not being used effectively; there is so much potential to incorporate technology into classrooms that teachers and administration must realize in order help students learn and be prepared for the high-tech, computer savvy future they face.
The first point the article addressed was the fact that old technology is being used in old ways. Information has always been recorded and passed around. Now this is being done through email and text messaging. One benefit however, is that students are turning in better and more detailed typed papers. The next point is using technology to do old things in new ways. Through technology, students are now able to learn about subjects through digital, virtual media. Programs, such as school tycoon, allow students to become creators, problem solvers, and innovators. Using interactive technology, students are better able to become engaged in the learning process.
The main point of the article focused around using technology in new ways. For this digital age, schools systems need to be completely revamped including making new curicula, developing new ways to assess students, provide new training for teachers, and new administration. The author suggests that change and experimentation is what is needed and what school will soon demand in the changing age.
This article is very applicable as I enter into the education profession. As a new teacher preparing students for 21st century careers, I need to incorporate technology into my classroom and be open to and aware of new technology and ways to adapt my teaching styles to advancing technological methods.