Technology in Education

How far should educators go in matching the technology used in instruction and classroom activities to the technology their students use?
I think going completely technology driven in the classroom would be a bad idea, because it causes the students to lose contact with people and social skills may suffer.

Are online chats and instant messaging of value in the classroom? Do they add to student learning, or do they distract from “real” instruction?
I think they can be helpful, but they can also cause harm to certain types of students.

Are there benefits to asynchronous, text-based communication over synchronous, face-to-face communication? In what situations?
Yes, in situations where a student may be shy or timid this could be very helpful.

Does using podcasts with students really enhance learning, or is it simply a newer version of passively delivering information?
Both. Using podcasts may really be helpful to some, but for most students i feel like it is same old same old.

Does videogame help develop your studying? Why or why not? Explain. What skills can you gain from it? Do you agree with the article? If you have children, would you let them play videogame every day? Why/why not?
Yes it can. You work on hand eye cordination etc. I agree with the article, playing games some is helpful inmany ways. Yes, buut not all day. I feel liek it is good stimulation for the mind.