In the article "Who are Today's Learners" by Christina Greenhow talks about how students and teacher can take advantage of using the computer. Many teacher make assumptions automatically about whether or not a child may have access to a computer after school hours. The article discussed a survey which showed students testing at average or above average on that standardizing testing using the computer often or very often. By avoiding stereotypes the article mentions how giving a simple questionnaire to your students at the beginning of year to show who has access to a computer from home and how can accomplish what. By conducting this questionnaire you can evaluate how to incorporate technology into the classroom. Students have shown interest in using the computers and now as teacher we have to advance their knowledge of technology.
1. What are common mistakes that teachers makes in the classroom about technology?
Teacher automatically assume that students who come from a low income area are at a majority disadvantage when it comes to technology; meaning they have little or no access to computers outside of school. Another common assumption that teacher make is that student are very advanced in technology and using computers.
2. How is using the computer inside the classroom beneficial?
When using the computer inside a classroom the students are being exposed to programs that are used in the everyday life and “real” world. Not only will these skills help students after they are done with school but it will help them prepare for higher education. Learning to type at a younger age can only improve their skill as time moves forward.
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