Week 10: Assignment 2

Teaching Philosophy:

In the past couple of years, the education world has shifted to incorporate technology. This shift to a more technologically focused education system, is a direct result of the technologically centered world we live in. Students must be well-trained to enter the world. As a teacher, I believe that it is very important for me to be fluent in the technological advancements going on in the world, to teach students how to use this technology through teaching with and about technology.

One of my main beliefs is that the teacher must be constantly learning in order to expect her students to learn. The best teachers are the ones who really know their stuff. As a teacher who wants to implement technology, it is my job to stay on top of all the new technologies and only then can I implement them in my classroom. One way I can do this is by joining education centered social media groups and blogs who discuss ways to incorporate technology. Another way, is to stay current with research and see which education methods were proven effective.

            I also believe that teachers must make the classroom an environment of learning. Certain skills should not be taught word for word, however learned by osmosis. An important part of implementing technology is teaching the class using technology. For example, assign homework which requires students to do a Google search to learn more about a topic. Another way is by having the students present work with a presentation tool like Prezi. These do not need the teacher to switch the lesson plan much. I believe that by teaching the class in this way students will become comfortable with using technology on their own.

            Although I mentioned before that some things must be learned by osmosis, I still do believe that teachers are there for a purpose and some things must actually be taught. In the realm of technology, certain things must be taught. Students must be given actual technology classes such as computer classes and lessons on proper moral conduct on the internet. These lessons are new subjects which must be added if we want to implement technology.

            All in all, teachers must be well versed in what they are teaching, allow their students to learn some things on their own and other things with direct instruction.