What a great question... The author of this blog went into great detail in explaining the importance of technology in the classroom. He compared the importance of teacher's technology knowledge to being able to read and write. This is a very bold statement; however, it is a very true statement. It is obvious that our times are changing. The things that have worked in the past will not work in the future. From the previous Fischbowl video we blogged about, they mentioned that we are teaching and preparing children for jobs that do not yet exist. There is a rapid change in the information, knowledge, and technology daily. My generation is already saying, "Do you remember when no one had cell phones?" The possibilities of where we are heading in the 21st century are endless.
It is imperative that we, as teachers, be knowledgeable about the latest technology and findings. It is important that we also stay ahead of our students. Children are becoming more educated at earlier and earlier ages. Even now, many teachers turn to their students to fix computers or solve computer problems. This blog did a great job of informing teachers the importance of staying on top of the technology world. I always knew it was important, but never this important. I am challenged in a new way to be technology savvy, if you will.
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