Final word
To both Sharron’s and Jeron’s comments about technology in the classroom, I would say that this phenomenon is creeping more and more into our students’ lives both in and out of school. Jeron mentioned the use of iPods and cellphones to access information through the internet. I have had students ask me of they could use their phone to show me information that they’ve found online. Martel describes several technologies that can be used in the classroom to help special education and general education students. There are text to speech programs that can help students compose essays by speaking into a microphone and even pen scanners that allow students to scan information directly into their computers which can then be read to them.
I agree with Sharron’s comment that human knowledge must color what we learn when and if the Cyborg learning theory comes to pass. I find it difficult to grasp a time when knowledge comes so fast that we will not be able to connect it with any prior learning or understanding.
Martel, J. (2011, February 27). Technology integration in the special education classroom. Retrieved from http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/108419.aspx
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What an outstanding final word!
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