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Personal Teaching Philosophy

Technology should not guide instruction, but instead should run parallel to content as the means for communication and collaboration between students and teachers. Cox and Hanson (2009) quote Bill Gates as saying “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important” (p. 54). Content information should be accessible everywhere, anytime as to engage students in constant learning, in and out of school. The Editors of Education Week (2010) suggest “from the perspective of many educators, mobile devices have the potential to transform teacher and learning by engaging students more deeply in lessons and promoting anytime, anywhere learning” (para. 3). Technology should also be a fluid, constantly changing being that keeps students and teachers connected to updated relevant material and real world tasks. Teachers and students should have access to rich, interactive resources whether through software programs or internet websites. In the world today, technology is the means that people find information. In education today, schools should be preparing students for the process of identifying and evaluating information found on the internet. Cox and Hanson (2009) add “students utilize Web sites all the time, but don’t necessarily know how to evaluate the authenticity of the Web sites. The skills of accessing, evaluating, utilizing, and citing informational Web sites can be integrated into collaborative instruction” (p. 54). If the job of educators is to prepare students for a productive life in the real world, it is necessary to supply both parties with on demand technology resources that will aid the instructional process.

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