Our
students today speak the “digital” language.
There is no doubt they have changed over the past decade. Every
generation enjoys different fashion and uses different slag, but the changes
in today’s students go deeper.
“Younger People (those born since
1980) who have grown up using instant and interactive computer and wireless technologies
are digital natives” (Maloy, et al, 2014, p.
38). Teachers
born in previous generations that lack the technological skills of their students are referred to as digital immigrants.
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The digital divide primarily affects children in low- income,
urban, non-white families. It also affects black and Hispanic households
most. Children from families without
access to computer technology will have difficulty competing in tomorrow's job
market. The first step in bridging the
digital divide in the classroom is to get technology in the students
hands. This could be at home or shared
computers at school. Many schools do not
have funds for computers and other technology for teachers or students. As stated in Bridging
the Digital Divide in Classrooms, in many cases, it is up to the teacher to
find resources needed for the classroom.
Teacher blogs are a great concept used in today's
Education. I love the idea of teachers
using blogs and personal websites to connect with parents and students. This allows teachers to provide homework
assignments, grades, rubrics, and so much more.
In conclusion, this chapter was my favorite chapter so far in
this class. It provided both positive
and negative concepts in technology in the classroom. It brought to light many of the issues that
teachers face, such as funding for technology.
References
Chornenki, S. (2008, January 31). Top 10 Reasons to Use a Blog in the Classroom. Retrieved May
2,
2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfJETK3am1M
Driver, L. (2016, May 23). Digital Immigrants. Created with ToonDoo http://www.toondoo.com/cartoon/10156236
Harvey, B. (2014, July 12). Bridging the Digital Divide in Classrooms. Retrieved May 22, 2016,
from http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2014/07/02/ctq-harvey-digital.html
Maloy, R., O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., & Woolf, B.
(2014). Transforming Learning with New
Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.
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