Our society has many wonderful technologies that have improved our lifestyles. IPads for instance are really cool. I just started to learn how to use one in the school I work at. They offer some really cool apps. I sometimes wonder how our technology is advancing, if we will one day be like the cartoon "The Jetsons". I don't think we will have hovering and flying cars or eat food from pills. What I am referring to is having the ability to push a button and some gadget will think or do it for us.
I know I have gotten what I call "lazy brain," since I have had a cell phone. I don't bother to memorize any one's phone number because I have my contact list and I scroll to their name and push a button. My phone is outdated to most peoples standards because all the smart phones have voice activation, call Joe. No, dialing or buttons needed. Don't get me wrong I think these are all cool and fun gadgets. I just worry that we won't use our brains to the fullest. I realize that students are learning on these new gadgets but I still wonder how much screen time is too much?
Let's look at the Pros:
http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html
http://www.usnews.com/education/high-schools/articles/2011/07/14/study-emerging-technology-has-positive-impact-in-classroom
Let's look at some Cons:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cris-rowan/technology-children-negative-impact_b_3343245.html
http://www.edudemic.com/2013/05/the-4-negative-side-effects-of-technology/
I will use technology in my classroom but I will also dance, art, boardgames and other interactive activities. I do see how nice using IPads can be for certain subject but they will not be the only tool I use.
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