The Technology Enthusiasts' Argument

The technology enthusiasts' argue that the traditional schooling system, that exists now, is not working. The enthusiasts argue that this type of schooling is detrimental to children because eventually it turns children away from wanting to learn. The enthusiasts envision schools to integrate technology to the point where the classrooms look like a "technology-rich workplace". They believe that the way the school system is now is not comparable to the world they will be entering in the future. Now, in schools, students do not do most of their work on computers like they will be doing when they are in the workforce. Some people may believe that we have tried to make a change in revolutionizing our classrooms by adding computers but, the new additions did not make the expected changes. The enthusiasts say we need to implement a design of interactive learning environments, which are programs that provide support to students who are learning new things. After reading the enthusiasts argument, I do agree with many of their points. I agree that their job will involve them working with technology on a daily basis, and having the classrooms look similar to how their future will look will allow them to be more familiar with technology. In addition, I do think that our classrooms do not incorporate the use of technology as much as it can, so I feel that there is room for improvement. However, the enthusiasts scaffolding argument, which was that teachers do not have the time to scaffold effectively with each child, so technology can close that gap. I do not necessarily agree with this statement because I believe that is our job as a teacher to make sure we make the time to provide individualized support to each one of our students.

If technology has not been completely embraced by the schooling system, then I will make sure that, at times, my classroom looks like a "technology-rich workplace". I think that if I implement this into my classroom my students will be better off for their future and have gained more knowledge.