Dr. Moody’s Challenge
technology to further explore educational topics. By using this technology
students are given many opportunities to share what they have learned in
other classrooms around the world.
much on new textbooks, paper, etc. We are saving a lot of trees by not
needing to cut them down for school supplies each year and using electronics
instead.
Myth # 5: Technology creates mindless students and is addictive.
Myth # 8: Technology inhibits social skills.
The Truth: Technology can be a beneficial tool for differentiation.
Students can use language translations, audio versions, spell check,
calculators, etc. They can create different types of study guides—vocabulary
flashcards, notes, Keynotes, Minecraft creations, etc. to help them master
skills. Students have to problem-solve to get technology to work in a way
that is beneficial to them. Technology is not just used for the sake of having
technology in classrooms. Many different activities are used to teach and
engage our students. Technology not only helps you with finding a way to
use it to its fullest potential, but also helps you set the pace at which you
learn. Over the years, teachers have observed that not all students work and
learn at the same pace. For example, one student can struggle at reading
and spelling, and another student can excel at those skills. Technology is
advancing and it’s capable of helping teachers teach their students at a
pace that is beneficial for them. After using educational apps with teacher
guidance, struggling students will learn how to master skills and objectives
on their own.
Myth # 6: Some students can’t use technology at home because they
don’t have access to the internet.
The Truth: Students can download or take pictures of the needed
information from the Internet at school, and use this at home to create
a report, iMovie, science project, etc. They can take the downloaded
information and soar with their projects. Also, we have many businesses and
community centers that offer free Internet access for our students.
Myth # 7: Electronics cost too much.
The Truth: In today’s society we have a very competitive job market.
Our world is very technology-based and most of our jobs today require techsavvy employees. If we want our students/future leaders to succeed and do
everything to the best of their abilities, they ne Y