Technology has shaped not only me
and my peers, but also the way we function as a society. I know for myself,
technology has changed the way I do research, communicate, and spend my free
time and I'm sure that most people my age would agree. In the first video, Olivia
is attached to technology even though she doesn’t have her own computer. She
finds ways to access the internet and spends hours on end on it. She uses
technology as a means of communication and being that she lives in not the
safest neighborhood; it allows her to talk to her friends without going out at
night. Being that Olivia does not have her own computer but taught herself the
skills necessary to use a computer shows that she is very bright and learns
quickly.
My 3
communication technologies that have influenced me the most have been the
internet, television, and cell phones. These technologies allow for more convenience
in communication. Gone are the days of driving to someone’s house to talk to
them or picking up a land line telephone to talk to someone. Now you can be
walking to McDonalds and talking to someone or texting someone while sitting at
home. I know that I have fallen victim to these technologies and the convenience
that they offer. I hate talking on the phone and I would much rather text
someone than call them.
The
students in the second video clip all showed similar connections to technology
that I have seen in myself. They all have cell phones and laptops. They all use
Facebook or twitter to communicate. And they are within a similar age range. I
think the second video showed that students nowadays would rather do something
on a computer than by hand. They said that a computer allows you to change
things and make them unique to you.Communication technologies also allows modern students to exchange information easier and collaborate in a more convenient way. With these modern technologies, finding information is as easy as hitting Ctrl+F and finding the exact phrase you're looking for.
Technology
is a powerful tool and can be used for great things and can also be a complete waste
of time. As teachers we need to show students how to use the computer and all
of these new communication technologies as a means to learn and not a way to
get away from learning. Students like things that they can interact with like smart
boards and online demonstrations, so by incorporating these things into our
lessons and classrooms we can help make modern students more excited about learning.
