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In several paragraphs, please share your views and experiences about technology and computers, both in the classroom and in your experiences as a “user.” Be sure to include a discussion of your views on computers in the classroom. What role (if any) do you think computers should play in K-12 education? Why? Post your statement to your wiki. Respond to “Did You Know” and embed the movie. You will also watch, embed, and respond to 4 TED Talks from the TED Talks folder in Blackboard. You may select ANY four TED Talks that pique your interest.

RESPONSE: I think that computers play a huge role in our K-12 education. These children are obviously surrounded by technology and we need to learn how to educate them through this medium. I think they would be more vested in their education if we taught them the way they like to learn. I know of one person in this class that has a classroom full of computers. This would be wonderful. I have 4 computers and 30 kids and a classroom with students who don't have the internet at home. This makes incorporating some of these technologies difficult. I think that there should be more accessibility to computers in the classroom for these students. Students love to learn on the computer.They obviously are going to need to be confident technology users in order to work and be successful in our world. We need to prepare them to be able to do this.

As a user in this class, I was very intimidated at first. I thought, "what have I gotten my self into?" when I walked in the first day. I quickly found out that so many of the programs and internet sites we used are self explanatory and user friendly. It made me realize that technology doesn't have to be scary. I am growing as a user of technology and using it more each day in my classroom. I incorporate the smart board and document camera on a daily basis. This class gave me the confidence to do this and reminded me of how important it is.

media type="custom" key="7322267"Did you know? WOW is really all I have to say about this. I can't believe how far we have come and how much of our lives we spend using technology. It also makes me worry for our children. I wonder if they will learn to use this technology responsibly? I also worry about our physical health as a nation if we are spending so much time using technology.

media type="custom" key="7322025"I totally agree that we kill our students creativity in schools.

media type="custom" key="7322095"WOW-I am glad that I don't have to figure this out though! It is a great tool for schools that don't have the funds to buy smart boards.

media type="custom" key="7322139"very good point. i think he has a good idea that we use statistics everyday. i surely don't use calculus! :)

media type="custom" key="7322191"Love Mr. Splashy Pants! :) I think the important thing is that you kids of lose control, like green peace did, when you post things online.