Even parents complain when the students are given requirements to finish certain assignments online, for its a challenge for students to remain on task. Students have to be capable of concentrating on what needs their attention, such as their participation in classes, exercises, anything concerning their grades. It would also help if the teacher can use methods to refrain the students from using their cellular devices. Speaking of teachers, take note that at times it could be the teacher who gives the students an open door to not pay attention in class, especially a teacher who has favorites. It is true that teachers want their students undivided attention but there are some teachers that give little concern when their students are on their gadgets chatting, playing, or are on any social
What does the statement, “Students not only care what you know, but want to know you care” mean to you? This statement to me means, that there are students who not only seek for a teacher with knowledge, but a teacher who will appreciate them as a student, and encourage them to succeed. This is because many students are discouraged by those teachers who are in a classroom because it is their job rather than their passion. Everyday I encounter different students with different personalities, but through my experience with children, I have learned that, the most common students are those who are in need of a caring hand and support. For example, I once worked with a group of fifth graders who were all very well behaved, but there was one boy
“The institutions traditionally procure, provide and control the technology for learning but now students are acquiring their own personal technologies for learning and institutions are challenged to keep pace” (Research in Technology Learning, 2010). Computers and other technical devices that are being used to enhance student learning helps to make teaching more creative and effective; however, it has also caused a lot of confusion and chaos in regards to ethics. Once teachers only had to be concerned about the basic rules of classroom etiquette and they could govern their classroom visually. Now teachers have to implement rules and guidelines to ensure that technology in the classroom is being used for its intended purpose to protect students from lurking dangers that might not always be detected by human
I communicate with my family who live in the United Kingdom on a daily basis via technology. Via webcam I can see my friends and family abroad. Although, not true for everyone, commercials can contain themes in their narratives that apply to many different people from all walks of life. If these companies were to advertise their products without a relevant story, I believe they would not have the same effect and sales could suffer. These narratives help convey that the major purpose of technology is to help mankind.
In that since why teach the computer programs and such when all of those things are constantly changing so they are going to have to re learn everything they were taught every year. Dr. Stoll says all they really need to know is how to use “a word processor, manipulate a spread sheet, know what a database does, be able to use e-mail, and know how to use the internet.” Lastly Dr. Stoll says that computers are hindering our students basically because they allow the students to take the easy way out. They really do not have to use their brain muscles at all and I quote, “Instead of asking whether or not technology can support the curriculum into a mold so that computers and calculators can be used.” In conclusion the idea and theory the Clifford Stoll has seems to be very true and you really cannot deny that because all of the signs are true and every supporting statement that he uses is true because I have either seen it happen or it has happened to me….but hate to say it, I still like to learn from
With security problems and social issues arising with the increased use of smartphones, smartphones may be not such a smart idea after all. Smartphones are increasingly dominating the world of mobile phones. Smartphones have affected the world in many ways. It’s creation has changed education, how we get information, how we communicate, and how our generation has become addicted to it. Schools are starting to capitalize on the technology students love to use including smartphones, tablets, and other personal devices.
Lack of interactions and participation can greatly affect the environment of a classroom. Through the discussion forums active students are determined by how they participate and are interested in learning by listening to others’, making comments, giving suggestions, and providing feedback. Although instructors and students all recognize the importance of participation, many students still choose not to engage and participate. In an online community, the opportunity to have a lot of non-verbal communication can occur, so it is important for the instructor and students to create a supportive classroom environment. If the classroom environment provides support, the students in return are then more willing to engage and participate in
We have to realize that we will get no where in life complaining that the teachers don't care about us or that we don't get it. The problem with Gato’s essay is that he does not stress the idea of confidence as a solution to boredom. You have to be confident in your learning ability and help yourself out. Thats why i agree with some of the parts of Gatto’s essay, other parts I disagree with and thats why I believe my essay should be read by students so that maybe they can relate to the things i went through or that I am talking
Material evaluation should become a need for ELT practitioners, as not many of us have the chance to choose our own material to teach but on the contrary, most of the time, we are given a set of materials to use in our classrooms. According to Tomlinson (2003) “materials evaluation is a procedure that involves measuring the value (or potential value) of a set of learning materials”. The real challenge though, is trying to find a way to make those materials fit our students’ needs and context. For this assignment, I was required to analyze and evaluate the efficiency of some materials from my course book and select some appropriate material to include as a supplement. I will explain the rationale behind the selection of this supplementary material and then will teach a lesson using it.
Again, this is all base on the ability of the instructor. If the instructor is willing to understand and give their ability to help students improve their lack of capability. With this being said students can lose the focus on learning. This comes with the resistance to learn. With showing the student the data, some students may feel that they are lacking the confidence level or the digital literacy skill that they may feel out of place.