Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Post #4 (THE REAL ONE)

I didn't like twitter in the beggining of the class because of previous experiences in my personal life in which Twitter just seemed like an echo chamber.  So far twitter has been a distraction for me, and not incredibly beneficial. I've interacted with Dick, Tori, and Christina mostly, but this is primarily through GIFS of Action Bronson and other silly things. I don't see Twitter being beneficial in future careers.

The digital divide affects student success by making some teachers incompetent with crucial pieces of tech, and if the teacher is not knowledgable then the student cannot learn. One cause of the digital divide is simply age, and the lack of technological immersion that comes with being a millineal (or equivalant), As a classroom teacher I may experience technology that is simply out of my field of knowledge, or comfort zone. I'm going to have to simply get used to that and research the technology I'm using, as well as look into future tech.

I expect to use math programs the least, and writing applications and programs the most. Why? Mostly because that's what I'm educated in, and what I'd be best at. Also, writing classes at a senior level will need technological supplements to keep the classroom connected as a whole. The actual writing, as well as comments, will need to be utilized so that my students can grow as writers (and even humans)

1 comment:

  1. Great post, Will. What do you think about the advantage of Twitter for "communication", not "learning"? It's a very good topic for discussion.

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