Collectively, I feel that week three provided a greater insight to more of the “technology” than the actual classroom”. It’s apparent in the videos and majority of the reading that students are much more engaged when using their tactile kinesthetic abilities. The old way of lecture and writing simply doesn’t get it done anymore. Technology in the classroom embraced the students who were lost, uninterested, bored, and even grabbed the attention of the teachers that were perhaps not enthusiastic about introducing the lesson. Speaking as a C.A.T.E. (Career & Technology) teacher, I can relate to most of the concerns from the technology-driven students who were excited to be a part of a major project that provided them high self-esteem and personal satisfaction. As an educator we encourage that type of satisfaction but must also ensure that the SPED (blind & hearing impaired) and ESL students are equipped with the tools that would also give them the same satisfaction as the regular education students. Because I have never taught a blind or hearing impaired student in an actual classroom, this was a challenge. By the end of Week 5, I’m hoping that my research and application will equip me with the additional knowledge I need for 100% student success in a technology driven atmosphere. ~
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