Jen's Philosophy of Teaching and Technology

I have believe that technology is often used as the "teacher" or the body of knowledge. I do not think this is how computers should be used in instruction. Technology should be a tool that is used to help deliver instruction. When you are having the learner use technology it should be meaningful. The learner should be extending and applying their knowledge by using the given technology. When I used technology in my classroom I do not have my students just simply get on a website and play a game and consider that instruction. Students are making webs, manipulating base ten blocks, or making a comic on comic life. The students are extending or applying thier knowledge on the content that I have directly taught.