Journal # 10- "Making History"

Shein, E., "Making History," T.H.E. Journal, 10/1/2008, http://www.thejournal.com/articles/23394

This was a very interesting article to read. Ester reported on just how effective technology is with a classroom and its students. It is great that more and more teachers are using technology in their classrooms! Technology is present in almost everyone's everyday. It is important for these students to learn this at their young, ripe ago, so they are not 50 and computer-illiterate. Ester told about a history lesson about World War II that was taught over a podcast. Such a great idea! These students are being submerged in technology, and at this rate, soon they will know just as much, if not more than the teachers! Also, it lets the students become self-sufficient using the guess and check and trial methods to get to know computers, and other technology that is readily available to them!
How is technology more beneficial to a student than a piece of paper and a pen?
It is proven that students learn more and more effectively when interacting, and not just learning and taking notes, etc. Getting the students engaged and active in lessons will improve the learning rate significantly.
What is an example of an interactive lesson that could be taught in a classroom using technology?
Blogs! These are great and they are interactive and they help students get familiar with technology. Also, they bring the class together, because you can comment on everyone's work. Collaboration!