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catalyst661 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I actually heard one teacher say it wasn't in her union contract that she had to use email or a computer! Sadly, there are many teachers reluctant to use technology in their classrooms, even when available. Those are the teachers this video is referring to. Come into the 21st century, people... your students' futures depend on it!!
ClownFight (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Please send this message to your local elected Government representative. The teachers are weary from constantly asking them for money for new technology in the classroom. If you don't want to pay for it then STFU
364Kam (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@vzteacher I agree as a future teacher there are many school districts that cannot afford to bring new technology into the classroom. it is not the teachers fault for that.
SnappyHip (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@vzteacher the main problem is funding and sometimes the conservative attitude of some administrators to limit education and learning in a traditional way, such policies implemented by the school also has limited the use of technology within classrooms. It's a big offense to the modern world of depriving people the right to use technology for education which is a good intention. I, as a student, have to go to all the permit crap just to sneak in my tablet as a replacement for books :/
MyFairMidNight (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I game 31/2 hours, I veg infront of the teli, I listen to my ipod like ALWAYS, I text mom's cash to oblivion, I secretly search out the nasties online! My parents love me. Got me hooked so's they wouldn't have to pay me any attention!! I'm so hooked now I expect to CREATE facebook accounts, avatars, blogs, - oh wait THAT's NOT CREATING - the shlep who created the program is the real creator I'm just mechanically punching in buttons on a keyboard. Anyway .... TEACH me to ....
frongjumping (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Educational technology is great... if you can actually manage to get some of it in your classroom. There will always be the haves and the have-nots when it comes to funding, and the latter group gets stuck having to do more with less. Besides, if a kid has no support at home, all the classroom technology in the world won't fix his problems. Outside of the teachers themselves, parents are still the #1 determining factor in academic success.
Disig (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@vzteacher You're taking out your frustration and anger on the wrong people. If you know the value of technology in the classroom, then this video is not talking to you. If you are unable to get it into your classroom, then it is something the school board needs to discuss and realize. It's not saying it's your fault.
TheJickmaster (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
K-12 means longer education and precise knowledge right? What if kids don't study and repeats/kicks-out/suspends/ in school? More payments and tuition for parents? idk.
Jendibah (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@vzteacher I agree. It would be great to use technology...if it were available. This shouldn't be targeted at teachers, but at government offices who cut our budgets, school boards who spend our money on the new high school football field, etc.
On the other hand, I know several teachers who would never use technology no matter how accessible it was. And I don't believe it to be the answer to our educational problems. The biggest problem is that parents and students don't care anymore.
jamilahbatteh (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@vzteacher As I was watching this video, my blood seriously started boiling. I am so glad someone shares my feelings. If maybe we could actually be given these resources, then I would be happy to infuse them into my planning. Otherwise, PAY ME MORE and I will buy stuff- but neither of those are a priority, so til then..... |
