Tuesday, September 07, 2004

Thoughts on Rochelle Article

This article delves into the exploration of how technology can assist in cognition development. The article only discussed limited involvment of technology capabilities in every field of education. There was more focus on math and sciences, but the potential still exists in many different fields of study, language, art, music, etc. Computers and technology have a great capacity to enhance education.
The article also discusses how technology enhances the ability of the student to grasp complex ideas. Technology was also accredited to developing stronger problem solving and logic abilities.
Technology in the classroom promotes active engagment, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, connections to real world contexts. If a teacher promotes the use of these faculties, it greater enhances the potential and success of them.
Technology also eliminates the time delay issues that follow a typical lesson plan. They are given the chance to immediately apply the concept being discussed at the time.