The document discusses the pros and cons of using technology in the classroom. It notes that technology provides student choice, engages students, makes the writing process easier, and allows writing to be more creative. However, it also lists challenges like lack of reliable internet, not enough devices, lack of teacher training, and issues with finding time to incorporate technology into lessons. The document concludes that both advocates and critics of classroom technology make valid arguments, and that technology is now a regular part of life that should be used in moderation in classrooms, with the teacher still playing the most important role.

1. Jennifer Cutting

2.  In the 90’s the answer may have been “Oregan Trail”
 Others define it as “any tool that can be used to help
promote human learning, including – but not limited to
– calculators, tablets, Smart Boards, video cameras,
digital cameras, MP3 players, PDA’s, and of course the
computer.”

3.  Provides for choice
 It helps engage all students
 Less fatigue for students, the writing process
becomes easier
 Easy to rearrange, add, or fix information
 Writing can be more attractive/creative
 Students may actually write more
 College and career readiness while building
typing skills

4.  Resources
 Lack of reliable internet resources
 Lack of devices, sharing resources, scheduling issues
 Lack of support
 Lack of devices/internet capability in the student
home

5.  Teacher Training
 Need for technology training
 Need for technology integration training
 Need for Technology Integration Specialist
Collaboration

6.  Time
 Finding the time to fit it into the curriculum
 The time needed to complete the entire assignment
within the given time frame

7.  Students may be using it for personal reasons
while class is going on
 Creating expectations and guidelines for the
students and sticking to them will be important
for them in respecting your boundaries

8. In my opinion both sides of the argument have
very valid points.
Technology is everywhere and in our every day
lives.
Teaching without the use of technology in your
classroom to some degree just doesn’t happen
nowadays.

9. Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the
kids working together and motivating them, the
teacher is the most important.
Bill Gates