Chp 2 Making the Case For Technology

Student Name: Michelle MarinoStudent Email: mmarino@lhup.eduLocation on Site: Chapter 2 > Making the Case for Technology IntegrationThis activity contains only essay questions, which are not scored by the system.You answered 2 questions, and left 0 questions blank.Submitted on September 9, 2008 at 2:32 PM (EDT)-------------------------------------------------------------------
Question 1

Sheingold (1991) said that teachers will have to confront squarely the difficult problem of creating a school environment that is fundamentally different from the one they themselves experienced (p. 23). In what ways is the current K-12 environment different from the one you experienced? Do you feel this presents an obstacle to effective use of technology in your teaching? What are some strategies you feel might help teachers overcome this obstacle?Not Scored:

Some ways that the current K-12 environment is different from the one I experienced is:1.) I didn't have computers in my classrooms2.) I didn't have smart boardsI am worried that this will present and obstacle for me to beable to effectively use current technology in my teaching since I am not as technologically advanced as some students. I know how to use a computer but I don't know how to do certain tasks on the computer but I am hoping that this class will bring me up to speed with current technology.

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Question 2

NCATE's document Technology and the New Professional Teacher (1997) said that, in addition to technology skills, teachers need an attitude that is fearless in the use of technology, encourages them to take risks, and inspires them to be lifelong learners. What current factors and activities can help teachers develop such an attitude? What factors make it difficult for them to acquire it?Not Scored:

Current factors and activities that can help teachers develop a fearless attitude toward technology and take risks, and to be lifelong learners is:1.) The fact that they are required to have so many hours of additional education / training. 2.)Having to keep up with their students and actually trying to be ahead of their students in relation to technology.Factors that make it difficult for them to acquire it are:1.) The fact that technology is always changing2.) Sometime technology can be scarey to learn and if you get behind it can be hard to catch up and overcome.