A Vision of Students Today

Its very surprising to me how the average college kid spends most of his time. Students tend to sit way back in the room away from the board. Classes are so large thats its hard for teachers to get more personal with their students. Their is statement that only 18 % of teachers know their students by name. Most textbooks students buy for school are usually never opened.

In the video, some believe that technology will save us. Although, it seems as if social networks such as facebook and cell phones, have a tendency to distract students from concentrating on their studies. The students multi task to much. Students today have to balance time more than they did back then. If students would focus less on their labtop in class and keep their attention on the teacher then their grades will improve.

"Its Not About the Technology"

I absolutely agree with Mrs. Hines. As Mrs. Hines puts it, if students have not learned then no teaching has been done. Evolution is going on in the world of teaching. Teachers should also put an effort to learn new techniques of teaching. Teachers should try to relate with the students. They should put theirself in the students shoes. Every teacher should know their students and see their point of view.

There are many types of new gadgets that can be useful in the classroom. Without the proper teaching, technology is useless. If teachers take a more creative approach, they can draw the students attention. Also, the teachers should make sure every student understands the concept of each lesson. Teachers should learn new and interesting ideas and facts about the subjects they teach. With the proper teaching on how to use technology, "the possibilities are endless."

Is It Okay To Be A Technoligically Illiterate Teacher

In this day and time, teachers have to be comfortable teaching with the use of technology. You dont have to like technology, but you need to be willing to learn this tool. The world is constantly evolving so we have to try to keep up through technology.

First we need to determine what makes a teacher technologically illiterate. If teachers want to teach through technology then they need to be able to adequately use it. If teachers do not include technology in the classroom then students will not be prepared in the world today.

Gary Hayes Social Media Counter

I think the numbers are great on this media counter. The majority of students today are always on a computer. Blogging, facebook and other networks allow more ways for teachers to teach outside the classroom. This can have a bigger impact on the younger generation. Teachers today have to be able to use these networks as an advantage to improve ways of learning.

If I am going to be a teacher one day then I have to be able to use all types of tools of learning. Blogging can make learning more personal for students. Every student learns different. Not all students can learn by listening to the teacher in the classroom. By posting your lectures online, can help the students obtain more information.