Gilmore Chapter 6-You're Just My Type

First let it be known I giggled at the title of this chapter, because I’m immature and enjoy the cheesiness, now that I have gotten that statement off my chest…technology eh?

I think that in our generation it is only natural that technology will continued to be incorporated into our classroom. Currently most of my classes at the college level use webvista, or other classroom specific websites, or message boards/forums to discuss assignments and so on and so forth. I think this ideas are great, however may prove to be frustrating for students that have limited or no means of getting online. While most of the world is plugged in, and has access to the internet, there are many individuals that simply do not have those means at home. I think that using these resources in class is great, specifically when students have access to computers on a daily basis, but that there should be some sensitivity given to assignments given outside of class in regard to doing work on computers.

Overall this chapter was an interesting read, but I may just be a bit old fashioned in my thinking. I like the idea of incorporating technology like I said but I’m not a huge fan of emailing my professors papers, and I’m not sure how I feel about the electronic revision…maybe I am just stuck in my comfortable ways? I think Gilmore has a good head on his shoulders though, and I really like that he says teachers have a chance to either embrace technology or fight against it. I think the most important thing to keep in mind is that there needs to be a balance between everything in a classroom, and while some of these strategies arnt my favorite, that I can find some other ways to incorporate technology into my classroom. Though on a completely hypocritical last thought statement I do like the idea of having a class website in highschool. I think it would be a good place to post class notes, due dates, and various strategies for students to use.