Our
children today are growing up with advanced technology surrounding them and is
it constantly changing, for example videos to dvds, tv’s to flat screens and
the number of ipods and ipads that are out. I think our children today are very
lucky to be growing up with technology because it is a very helpful learning
tool. Technology has always provided a faster and more efficient way to teach
children new skills and some people say that ipad’s could be the best new
learning tool.
By
doing this assignment it has taught me many things and one of the main things
that stood out was that technology isn’t just about digital resources but is
also involved in our everyday lives. Smoorti (1999) points out the different
types such as a ballpoint pen, clothes peg and the processes. I also learnt
that many centres incorporate music a lot and also use it as a transition tool
which is great because I find it more calming for everyone. I believe digital
technology can be an educational tool depending on the adult supervising and it
is just as important as the other areas at the centre.
I
enjoyed putting up my blogs and getting feedback from the members in my group
because it was very helpful and great knowing that they understood my
experiences. I think blogging is a great communication tool that we could use
with the parents because you can post up photos, videos and how everything is
going at the centre. It is important to teach children about technology so they
don’t fall behind and start to struggle when they do need to use it. Technology
is here to stay and is constantly evolving and as teachers we need to be aware
and learn about the new technologies coming out so we can be familiar with it.
It can be something to learn about with the children.
However,
having digital technology for example an ipad at the centre can also be a bad
thing because some children might just stay where the ipad is for a long period
of time just waiting for their turn. That’s where I think adults need to step
in and encourage children to go and find something else to do while they are
waiting and explore different parts of the centre. The outside area and the art
table is also important because I believe children can develop different skills
from different experiences.
