Teach-nology

“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.”

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in a child's education. But can it really replace the teacher? Well in fact, youth of today are living in the modern world of technology. Most of their daily routines depend on their gadgets and techno-things. But how can this affect their studies and school works?

With our Seminar-Workshop last September 18, 2011, we are able to understand and gain knowledge dealing with the appropriate approach and changes in the methods of teaching that may help us –prospective teachers- in our future career. With our resource speakers, Mr Reynald Cacho and Mr Joe Anthony Basco, we are able to learn and develop our knowledge around the internet and the sites we can use in preparation for the field we are going to.

We cannot deny the fact that children of today are more likely into technology. They used to be updated on everything in the internet, social networks and new gadgets. I may say, they are more advance in terms of using the modern technology than some of the teachers of today. In this case, how can we –future teachers- can get into the life of our future students if we are not able to cope with this new and modern way of learning? One of the most important things in teaching is to get along with your students, have a good relationship with them, and know their interest for us to be able to catch their attention and give them motivation. But then, how can these things be possible if we teachers are going to neglect this kind of development and changes?

Teachers today need to evolve as facilitators. Teachers need to use the human touch to channelize the students’ energy into the right direction. Technology gives an edge to teachers as well as students. Instead of viewing technology as a threat we teachers need to view it as an exciting opportunity!

MS FRANZ LESLY CAPELLAN