Thing 7B

I found a very interesting blog about "Asking the Right Questions." It discussed an article by Ira David Socol about asking the right questions about Technology. In the article it discusses how chalkboards and slates were once viewed as a form of technology that should not be introduced into the classroom. It really ties into the debate we are having today about whether or not we should start using all of the new technology in the classrooms. Socol made a great argument about how books, pens, chalkboards, and so much more were once considered technological advances for the classroom. Today we take those things for granted and couldn't imagine today's classrooms without those things. They had such a huge impact on education and the new technologies can do the same. I agree with his arguments about the fact that the "traditional" learning in the classroom has not been changed enough to meet the needs of our varying students. Technology can help change the way we teach and it is something we definitely need to pursue.