Our world is becoming more and more technologically based, causing teachers to become more knowledgeable about programs available for their classroom. I feel that there is too much technology is being put into the classroom in the first place, thus children are losing out on precious one on one teacher-student time.
Another major issue that has been created in classrooms today is several computer programs our being put in the classrooms for children to use but teachers are not being properly trained on how to use the programs. If teachers cannot teach the students how to use the programs correctly, the students just feel that they are playing games, thus the students are losing out on valuable lessons.
If technology is going to be any part of the classroom, teachers need to have the proper training to teach the children how to use the programs. We (teachers) must be careful not to let computer programs take over our one on one teaching with the students.
Some ways that we can make sure technology works to the best advantage for both teachers and students are: 1) provide professional development for teachers on how to use the programs that are in their classroom
2) Monitor the time that students spend on the computer.
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