Topic 1- Today's Students

After watching the video clip in class I was very surprised at the percentage of educators who do not teach using technology. I love all of the new gadgets that are used in today’s classroom! The smart board and Elmo are both excellent tools to engage students in lessons. I also think that having the amplification system in the classroom is an essential tool to have. Students love to use the microphone, and I think it really helps to increase student participation and attentiveness. The methods children use to learn are very different than that of previous generations, as educators we have to embrace technology in order to teach our students effectively.