Chapter 6: Digital Technologies in the Classroom Response

Question: Based on the information in chapter 6, would you prefer to teach in a classroom that had more or less digital technologies? Why or why not?

Based on the information on Chap. 6, I would definately prefer to teach at a school with more digital technology. Not only does more technology mean limitless learning, it also means that each student will have access (no students would be forced to share and/or miss out on learning opprotunites through technology). In Chapter 6 on page 145 it reads, "Once you have computer systems in the classroom, the possibilities for expanding their capabilities by the addition of digital peripherals are enormous". Some examples of this are SmartBoards and Promethean boards, projectors, computers, scanners, printers, cameras, and many more; all of which are great in assisting teachers and enhancing lesson plans and learning. Although some cons include students becoming distracted and getting off task with the help of technology, in my opinion, the benefits far out weigh the cons and I would much rather have technology than not.