Tech+Integration

The use of Technology Integration will transform many schools in the future as our world progresses to that of modern concepts and technology.

Chris Viger Dr. Hsin-Te Yeh EDT 3010 September 15, 2010 Technology Integration I watched the video //Anytime, Anywhere: Online Learning Shapes the Future//. I really enjoyed viewing this video and found it very informative. I personally have only taken one online class throughout my college career. I loved learning online and felt it easy to keep up on the work and to gather research from the comfort of my own home. Maybe it was because of the privacy that allowed me to feel relaxed and less pressured? Regardless this video took my thoughts to a whole other level. The school presented in this video was a hybrid school where it offered some face to face courses and others online. As technology continues to evolve, I can see online learning eventually becoming the dominant form of education. Things I learned from this video were that entire courses are now being offered online at a cheaper cost, and that schools have now completely downsized some departments such as mathematics. My own personal thoughts regarding technology integration are a little mixed. I do see the benefit of technology and understand that it could and probably will receive higher achievements. However as a potential future teacher I am afraid that technology could result in teachers losing careers and losing a vital component of social interaction. Online learning is great in many aspects in that it allows flexibility and also lays out the foundation of what is to be expected and when certain things must be completed by. But I also feel it takes away from one on one instruction and social interaction amongst peers. I feel we must all be able to social interact with one another for a society to thrive and progress. In my own classrooms I will implement the use of power points and technical video because I personally feel it stimulates the students more and allows for stronger concentration. I would also like to learn how to facilitate an online classroom or course so that I can evolve and keep up with the changing future.