Thursday, March 25, 2010
Reaction to Student NETS
My main concern regarding the NETS is that the educational system is placing too much emphasis on technology that is constantly changing. There needs to be more of an emphasis on using technology to improve non-technological skills like memorization, pronunciation etc. I don't think we as educators should spend too much time administering technologies that will be outdated by the time they graduate. Of course, there should be a solid core of technological elements that students should be able to grasp - like composition software, spreadsheets and presentations - but in regards to fad technologies, I think that the school boards should spend extra time to decide how valuable or "appropriate" the technologies really are.
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I agree with you. There is simply not enough time to teach technologies that seem unessential. Educators should concentrate on teaching technologies that students will need in their future life. On the other hand, instruction should be differented so that all students can benefit from it. We should also take into account students strenghts and interest.
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