Theories of Critical Thinking

Technology in the classroom has been a challenge and an opportunity for teachers. To have access to a resource that can actively engage students and promote a deeper and greater understanding of content material is outstanding. Most students today have grown up with technology and are very proficient with utilizing this resource. Some teachers may not be as proficient in using technology. In the article by Fullan and Langworthy, it talks about a learning partnership between student and teacher to create a greater learning experience. Teachers and students learning from each other, and forming a partnership allows both to be successful.

Technology in the classroom has become the norm due to the fact that it is more affordable for the school systems today. Many schools now provide/rent chrome books and mac books for students, and with all the available software it can provide a challenging yet rewarding quality education. Many students feel that school is boring and not important but when teachers and students work together it can make learning exciting, and engaging. Teachers have the responsibility to challenge the students and provide good feedback to help students master a concept. When students do well and master a concept it gives them a sense of accomplishment, and makes them want to know more because they feel they can achieve their goal.

A teacher has the responsibility of teaching goals and standards for the grade level taught based on the core curriculum that the state requires, while incorporating blooms taxonomy. In the article by W. Huitt, it talks about the new updated standards and within the standards, remembering is included in that. It is so important that students not only understand the content material, but to remember it as well. Teachers have the responsibility to sharpen a students cognitive and psychomotor skills as well boosting their self confidence. When a student is confident in their ability to do the work required they learn at a deeper level.

E. M. Rogers article discussed the evolution of technology in the classroom and how it has the ability to empower students. It talked about how students did not like newspaper and journal assignments because of all the negative and bad things that are happening in the world today.  Using digital
newspapers, and journal articles will help the students to keep in touch with what is going on in the world and help make a connection to the classroom. Librarians and teachers partner to give students a greater variety of resources, but with today's constantly changing technology it is difficult to keep up. The idea of partnering with students, who are always up with the latest technology, can keep students engaged in learning. When students are engaged they are learning. Technology, when monitored has a positive effect in the classroom.