The Technology Enthusiasts' Argument
The abounding growth of technology, in many ways enhance our abilities to excel on our jobs, in our schools, in our everyday living, as well as communicating across the globe. Many social medias such as facebook, twitter, instagram and etc, have allowed us to connect with friends and befriend people from around the world, but as you may know, it also have its negative implications. How we use technology depends highly on the user. Computers were designed to enhance the thinking capacity of an individual not to think solely for us, but you may find a vast majority who rely exclusively on the computer. Is technology enhancing thinking capacity or in essence will it replace man’s thinking capacity? There is a fine line between enhancing or replacing the thinking capacity of an individual?
Technology has changed the way we interact with people on a daily basis. I’ve noticed that we may text or email, instead of having a face to face meeting, in other words we loose a sense of personal interaction. What will the world be like if we became a set of impersonal beings? Technology allows an individual to modify his/her life to fit personal preference. Teachers who possess a revolutionary mindset often find it easier to incorporate modern technology in the classroom to get children involved. In conclusion of Chapter two, modern technology breaks to concept of routine and boredom in the classroom, which will cause students to develop an interest to learn effectively.
Reflection's by Amelia Mosley
I do not think people realize just how much we do rely on computers especially the internet for answers. I completely agree with the second paragraph. How much DO we rely on computers? I myself, if I have a question just simply "google" it. If someone asks me a question and I do not have an answer, I tell them to "google" it. I do think at times the computer "thinks" for us. You did an excellent job on summarizing. I like how you hit on the main topics. And I like the question: "What will the world be like if we became a set of impersonal beings?"
ReplyDelete-Chelsea Lucas
I agree that we tend to use Technology as a crutch today. Technolgy was made to make our work loads easier by the task. We use it to govern our lives instead of our work. The classroom setting has always been traditional. Technology has advanced so that teachers need to be taught how to use the technology efficiently. These teachers must be infomed to use the computers and other gadgets to enhance the minds of the children, and not because it is a faster means of getting lessons done faster.
ReplyDeleteApril Johnson
I also agree that we do rely on technology more than we should. I am very guilty of just typing something into google if I do not know the answer. My parents ask me questions all the time and I will not know the answer and I will just type it into google on my phone.I do believe we have become a world of people that would rather send an email or text message rather than meet with some one face to face. We are losing our ability to be a person that can interact with another person with good social skills. Because we are relying on technology. I also believe that bringing technology into the classrooms can be a good thing. It helps keep the children interacted in the lessons they are going over in class.
ReplyDeleteBritan Dickey