A6: From what I've seen in observing the classroom it sometimes takes awhile for teachers to learn and get accustomed to new technology which could be a good or bad thing depending how the teacher utilizes it. #EDU255chat
A5: In certain degrees yes, when we allow technology to be the focus in the classroom as opposed to our students and their learning then we are not helping our students to grow. #EDU255chat
A4: In my future classroom I hope to teach my middle school students the importance of Digital Citizenship so that they will know how to handle and respond to cyber bullying directed at them or maybe even someone else. #EDU255chat
A3: I think that 10 years into the future we will see that 99% of all classrooms in the U.S. will have some sort of technology implemented into their classrooms and there may even be laws requiring that in the future. #EDU255chat
A2: I think the precious valuable of face to face communication overall has taken a tumble since our eyes are no longer focused on other people but on their devices. #EDU255chat
Welcome everyone! Share with us where you are from and what you teach! If you are a student, what grade level are you hoping to teach in the future? #EDU255chat
#EDUchat We are currently debating on whether or not cell phones should be allowed in the classroom. My group is leaning on the side of banning cellphones because they cause too many distractions and are related to be a cause of anxiety and depression as well.
@garnicanikki@SmartBrief By utilizing Nepris to get professionals to come and teach about their fields and experiences to my students so that my students will get the most genuine experience learning about jobs that is possible.
@garnicanikki My idea is to get technology that is cheaper so the entire school can afford it and then everyone will be able to have access to the technology needed.