Students and Technology

Podcast Location
http://youtu.be/DZDR3ptPTzE?hd=1

Technology has certainly changed how students learn, their exposure begins at a very early age. Technology has enabled students to learn things in different ways (Laureate Education). As educators we need to develop a toolkit that allows our students to utilize online tools in a positive way. We first need to ensure students understand the need to make safe, educated choices when dealing with technology.

Podcast Transcript:

Students and Technology go hand in hand, I conducted a Student Questionnaire on Technology Usage by utilizing a 13 question survey that addressed three main areas: (1) personal technology skills, (2) technology usage, and (3) how students feel technology integrates into the classroom.

The survey included 3 Student a female in in the 7^th grade and 2 males in grades 9 & 11. The results were very similar in many situations including how much technology the students have access to at home. The only concern was many times the devices are shared. They also though An Interactive board would be the best addition to a classroom environment.

The students also disagreed on whether the use of digital technology during their classes for educational and non-educational purposes are a learning distraction. Both male students were not bothered while the female student felt it can become a distraction. The one area that I was most shocked about was that all students agreed that books on an iPad or computer are somewhat uncomfortable.

In conclusion the students utilize technology for personal and classroom use more than 4 times per week. They all feel they have more than an adequate ability to properly utilize and access technology. The one point they made was how they feel that technology aids in the completion of homework and classwork while making learning more enjoyable. 

References:

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