The article10 Emerging educationl Technologies boast about the advantages that technological tools have benefitted both teachers and students. Instead of educators frowning upon the technology movement of implementing technology into the classroom, educators need to be a accepting and embrace the benefits that technology has to offer. Technology has become a major influence in our worldly societies. As we progress through the future, technology is becoming more and more advanced. One of the main purposes for schools is to serve as a mainstream for educating and preparing students for their future. Since technology has become an important assesst in today's society, it is critical to expose and educate students with the technological tools that are available. These technological tools are beneficial for both students and educators allowing for the enhancement in the learning and teaching experiences. These technology advancements are an effective way to turn away from the vintage educational methods and innovate a new way for learning.
Although technology can be expensive and unaffordable at times, this is no reason to eliminae the use of technology in the classrooms. As mentioned in the article Five Ways to Bring Technolgy into the Classroom without the Gadgets, there is still a way to implement technolgy into learning experiences without having actual devices. There are very engaging online tools that bring the learning at home to allow more collaboration and interaction inside the classroom, and students are then able to go to school more prepared to advance onto the next content area. I did a tutorial screencast on blend space, which is a free online educational tool that provides a creative and unique way to present a lesson. With blend space, teachers can plan a variety of lessons, worksheets, quizzes that are readily available for students at home, and students are, also, able to interact and work with other students and teachers. The online learning gives teachers the opportunity to offer more assistance during class time, especially to those students who need the extra help. There are many advantages and innovative ways for implementing technolgy into the classrooms that can be pleasing and enjoyable for both student and teachers.
