Monday, April 20, 2009

One Size Doesn't Fit All

Article Title: One Size Doesn't Fit All
Written By: Juid Harris

Summary: In this article, Juid Harries writes about how to creat technology to fit the teacher's needs. She surveyed teachers to determine just how much technology they used on the classroom. Eighty percent of teachers reported that they think technology contributed to their students learning but only 37% admitted using computers in a daily basis. Some teachers cited that the technology that their school had didn't adequately meet their needs and their students needs.

Question 1: What can schools do to meet their teachers and students needs?

Answer 1: They need to research thoroughly the advantage and disadvantages with the software that they by and make a conscious decision if its going to help their students.

Question 2: Besides being in a computer lab, how else can teachers use computers in the classroom?
Answer 2: Teachers can use computers to have their students conduct research while the teacher is present, to offer they help.

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