It is fascinating to look back on how technology has changed over the years and how it's role has changed in education. 15 years ago I was in 5th grade. I remember my middle school quite well, every classroom had one computer with one 3 1/2 drive (they don't make technology like they use to), the library had two computers and there was one computer lab with 15 computers in it, but it's only purpose was for typing class that took place once a week. 3 years later a new middle school was created and I was in 8th grade. Looking back, this is the first time that I noticed the technology boom in education. Instead of one computer lab that only had one purpose, we now had two computer labs filled with computers and even a technology teacher in the classroom. The library had 10 computers and every classroom had at least two computers.
It was fun to take a trip down memory lane and see how much technology has changed but also how much it has changed education. I can't imagine education without technology (then again I really can't think about much in this world without technology). I use technology in my classroom everyday, from emailing parents, to collaborating with other faculty members, to devising helpful strategies for my students, it is all done with technology.
Technology in the classroom has transformed the education field. From smartboards to mobile computer labs, technology is everywhere. In 15 years there have been numerous changes to technology and the way that technology is used in the classroom. I wonder what the next 15 years will bring?
Technology has advanced over the years at a rapid pace and continues to do so. The rapid pace of this revolution has never before happened in history. It is important that we as educators dedicate ourselves to not being just life-long learners, but daily, active learners.
ReplyDeleteBrian, at least when you were in fifth grade you had a computer! And a computer room! When I was in fifth grade, there were no computers, we only heard of them as these great big machines some businesses had. We basically had a basil reader for all subjects and learned to type on typewriters. It's great to see the advances that have taken place. It's even more exciting being a part of it as an educator.
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