Saturday, July 9, 2011
Question #1
I believe using technology in the classroom is extremely important. Each year there are more advances in technology and as teachers we need to make sure that we are preparing our students adequately for the real world. But what about the parents? What if a student(s) parents do not agree with integrating technology into the classroom? How would you handle this situation if it were to come up in your classroom?
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I think generally I'd just try to accommodate the parents. I don't think it's worth the fuss. I know I wouldn't loose any sleep over it.
ReplyDeleteOooo, good question. As hard as it is to imagine that scenario happening, that's exactly why it will. I guess that's where all of our awesome differentiation skills will come in handy!
ReplyDeleteIf the technology concern is medium, parents should be shown how the medium works. If the technology concern is content, the parent's concern should be handled similar to all other content concerns.
ReplyDeleteGreat question Carley because in some schools, parents have a huge say in many of the financial decisions. This could greatly hamper a school's or a teacher's ability to use technology in the classroom if cost is a big factor. So many people want our schools to be cutting edge and technologically competitive, yet don't want to fork over the money to make it happen.
ReplyDeleteI would ask why they feel the way they do, they might have a good reason. Then I would take it from there!
ReplyDeleteThis is a tough question. I suppose I would first find out why the parent does not want their child to use technology and then explain more of why we use it.
ReplyDeleteGreat Question! I think understanding our student's parents is something we need to do. If their objection is because of ignorance or miss-information it would be our obligation to educate the parents just as we educate their children. If their objection is because of other ideas, as a teacher I think I would have to side with the parent. Not an easy answer here...
ReplyDeleteGreat question Car! I think I would try to compromise with the parents, or at least see if they were willing to compromise. However, in the end, if the parents really felt strongly that their child not use technology, I would accomodate them. I would want my future children's teachers to be respectful of my wishes...
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