Ch. 3

In this chapter, the discussion of how technologies so far haven't really changed schooling and how it is hard to not only get the funding for them but how to use them, really interested me.  I agree that certain technologies haven't really "expanded" the classroom like they have been expected to do and I also understand that there is a gap in who will get to use the technology (hard to get everyone on the same level).  Also, it does make some sense that it is hard to manage your classroom with all of the new technology that is out there when most all the kids will know more about the use of it than you will.  It also does make sense that you cannot replace teachers because they have that "human touch" and can do many things a computer never can.  Also, it is hard to disagree with students undermining your authority when they feel like they can learn better on their own and don't have to listen to a person that is not on a screen.  All of this makes sense to me but the main thing is how to get everyone on the same page here with technology.  Is there enough funding to get all schools caught up?  Maybe not, but I do believe that you do have to use the most up to date items in your classroom to prepare your students for their futures.  I will take all of this information into consideration and find a way to manage my classroom appropriatly even with the expanded use of technology.  I want to blend all of this together and give my students the best that they can get.  I will give everyone equal oppurtunity and make sure that they know that you can learn withouth an electronic device at times.  I want to have this challenge and look forward to facing it.  I want to re-invent how parents think they're children learn.  Not only will they use technology but they will learn how to talk in front of each other, expand discussion, and continue to do hands-on learning.