Summary The article "Current Moderation Issue of Technology Use in Classroom's and Solutions(2021)" by writer and teacher Zach Hughes, is about several modern issues involving computers in the the K-12 environment. The growth and dependency on computers in classrooms is proving to create some worrying problems for our youth. Using computers as a rewards too often cause students to "opt-out" or "choose not to participate in the class, either because they do not want to try or because they don’t know how to succeed and don’t want to risk failing”. Placing a computer in front of a child can sometimes be more of a distraction than anything as students go on other non-educational websites or figure out how to get past the school's "website barriers". This just makes choosing the wrong choice easier and adds on to the effects of "nature-deficit disorder"- a fake disorder meaning that kids are not going outside enough. Students are not spending enough time in nature, and it's no wonder, because all they see is adults who are also tech-addicted. Technology should be used to empower students and help for research, creativity, and communication. For that reason, Hughes is for using computers but in a more responsible way. He lists 6 solutions to mitigate the negative effects of overused technology. If computers are used sparingly, students are given clear instructions and time limits to avoid opt-out, adults become better role-models, good choices are made easy, nature is brought into the classroom when possible, and technology is used to empower an active stance, students will become better learners through technology. How does it relate to our classroom? In our technology class, one of our goals is to figure out the best ways to implement tech in our future classrooms. This article gives a breakdown of what you should and should not do as a teacher in this age of growing dependency on laptops and technology for students. He gives his experience as both a current teacher and back when he was student-teaching, so it is very relevant today. We must learn to teach using technology without having our students “opt-out”. Plus it gives 2 resources to help with productivity, which you might want to look into. A few questions for YOU
Food for Thought “You know, if you spend two hours each day on your phone, the time adds up to one month of your time each year.” Article Link- www.capita.org/capita-ideas/2021/3/23/a-teachers-case-for-moderating-technology-use-in-post-covid-classrooms?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0eOPBhCGARIsAFIwTs7XlfPWwBf1J7GFiuCHuy91FgvfQ8t77VqMUFVx7Tm_1p1zqEGgFG8aApaWEALw_wcB 10 slide summary of Zach Hughes credibility, article's main points and solutions, relatability to our tech class, activity, and questions below.
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AuthorIsabella Quezada-
Developing artist and art teacher. Currently going to CSULB. CategoriesEducation and Technology
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