Technology in the classroom /On the flip side

On the other hand technology in the classroom can be somewhat scary. The reason for this is because there are many things that can be done without technology that force students to use their brains that could be perfectly healthy for them. For example, the use of graphing calculators in the math class enviroment across the nation nowadays. There was a time that students completed the same kinds of math problems without all of this and they turned fine if not better. Further, one could argue that the were more apt to remember how to actually solve a problem rather than to just remember which sequence of numbers to press to have the calulator spit out the answer. Another example, if the completion of research. Before Google people actually performed researched. There is another way to do it. But for most current day students Google is really all they know. So on the flip side of all of the glory, this is what can be scary.
Here's some more opinion stuff on it:
http://collegeuniversity.suite101.com/article.cfm/college_education_and_technology
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech005.shtml
http://amps-tools.mit.edu/tomprofblog/archives/2007/04/786_teaching_na.html

My Opinions: Technology in the classroom

Technology in the classroom is absolutley wonderful. Last Monday we had a computer for the students delivered to our classroom and my homeroom loved it. Because it was assembly time again and the students were there for an hour thirty minutes we took the time to go over a few ideas about how I, an English Teacher could incorporate technology into my lesson. The students were full of ideas. Some students may need to practice their typing so the computer may be useful. Others said that they may be able to become more familiar with the internet and how to perform research. These students are extremely bright. As a result, I have discussed brief daily activities for the students with the new computer. Technology in the classroom provides opportunity for both me as a teacher and the students to learn and share. Also, the Internet today is so dangerous that I can use the computer and the time we have together as time of caution and education about surfing the net. Technology in the classroom is exciting. Parents talk with your kids about the use of technology. Allow them supervised visits online if you can or even take them to the local library for a small class. There is information for such classes on the following websites:

http://www.dekalblibrary.org
www.af.public.lib.ga.us/
http://foundationcenter.org/atlanta/

More info to come.

Parents

Attention all Parents,
There is an upcoming pizza for my homeroom class in approximately three weeks. To be exact the date is November 7, 2008. With that, there is no fee involved for the pizza, as I will be purchasing the pizza. However, each student must sign up to bring 2 items as contribution to the party, all of which are under five dollars total. We need all of your participation parents. My homeroom class has done so well this year that I would really like to reward them with this party. I also invite you out to attend the party during homeroom on November 7th. Because this is an assembly day the students will be in their homerooms for an hour thirty minutes as opposed to the daily ten minute check-in. Thank you for your support.
Mrs. Parker