Tech+Integration

media type="custom" key="8221400" This video really stood out to me because of the introduction. The first part of the video shows an "old school" teacher just writing on the blackboard. The students seem bored and they do not pay attention. I like this video because it shows how teaching is evolving quickly with technology. Kids need technology to stay involved and focused in class. When I was 17 I got my first cell phone, but today I see 7 year olds with cell phones. I have learned that technology is an everyday part of every child's life whether its the computer, cell phones, video games, ect. It's amazing how fast technology is changing and it's crucial that we integrate technology in the classroom.

Integrating technology into my classroom is going to be at the forefront of my teaching. I feel that as a biology teacher I will have endless possibilities to incorporate technology into my class. I know from personal experience in taking college biology classes that YouTube has helped me learn processes and ideas in biology. I think that visual learning with animation helps tremendous amounts when learning say the DNA replication process. Being able to see this process via YouTube really helps understand the process, just drawing it with chalk and talking about it is "old school". I wish my teachers now used technology more in the courses I am taking, but to be honest they don't (for the most part). Even at the college level there is still this "old school" method of teaching where students just copy down what the teacher writes on the board. I can't wait to build my lesson plans around technology to give my students the learning advantage that comes with technology.