Relation between technology and education (1)
- 1. THE RELATION BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION
- 2. The Relation Between Technology and Education I’m 32 years old and the first time I bought a computer was when I was studying at the university. Yes, it’s true what you are thinking… 2
- 3. The Relation Between Technology and Education I DECLARE A DIGITAL INMIGRANT!!!! 3
- 4. The Relation Between Technology and Education As Marc Prensky says in his article Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants, I had to adapt to the environment. I substituted the universal encyclopedia that my parents bought when I was a child with a lot of effort, for the Internet, e-books, podcasts, videos and so on. 4
- 5. The Relation Between Technology and Education Technology has changed completely our lives and made it easier. Let’s see two examples in our houses: - The vacuum cleaner was invented with the purpose of replacing brooms and mops. - The dishwasher was invented with the purpose of replacing the sinks full of dirty plates or glasses. 5
- 6. The Relation Between Technology and Education The nightmare of cleaning our houses disappeared or, at least, this effort was reduced. Nowadays, technology is in every space of our houses. But….. 6
- 7. The Relation Between Technology and Education How many houses have the vacuum cleaner and also the broom? Or… How many houses have the dishwasher and also the sink? 7
- 8. The Relation Between Technology and Education At least in my house they coexist. Depending on : - what? - where? - why? - when? I am cleaning, I will use one tool or another. 8
- 9. The Relation Between Technology and Education The same as the vacuum cleaner and the broom, traditional learning and digital learning can coexist. 9
- 10. The Relation Between Technology and Education Technology is one of the key elements of future and progress but it’s not the only one. We don’t have to completely reject the past and forget the traditional teaching methodologies. 10
- 11. The Relation Between Technology and Education In my opinion, the answer and the best solution is: BALANCE 11
- 12. The Relation Between Technology and Education We need to strike a balance between traditional learning and digital learning. I don’t question the power of technology including in education but, if we want that our children reach the best results, we need to forget the word “profits”. THE EDUCATION OF OUR CHINDREN IS NOT FOR SALE 12
- 13. The Relation Between Technology and Education Daniel Chandler mentions in his article Technological and Media Determinism the doctrine of the technological imperative. He says that technological developments, once under way, are unstoppable: their progress is inevitable, unavoidable and irreversible. In my opinion, technology only triumphs when it is useful and society takes it under its wing. 13
- 14. The Relation Between Technology and Education The acceptance of social networks can’t be questioned. More and more students use whatsapp, facebook, twitter,… and this is only the beginning. 14
- 15. The Relation Between Technology and Education We can find very different and polemic opinions but, why don’t concentrate in the advantages and for example make the best of social networks in education? If we think about it, we will find a lot of uses. 15
- 16. The Relation Between Technology and Education Let’s show you two examples......... -Create a new group on Facebook just to improve communication between students and teachers. -Organise role-playing in classroom with whatsapp giving clues to the students . 16
- 17. The Relation Between Technology and Education Nowadays, the hard work of teachers must be focus on two items: - The incorporation of technology in education, not as an imposition but as an opportunity. - The design of a Manual of Good Practices (our generation has been taught in technology but nowadays students must be taught in good uses of technology). 17
- 18. The Relation Between Technology and Education WHAT ‘S THE MAIL GOAL? 18