It was suggested that technology can enhance but not replace ideas, concepts, skills, and important knowledge. Students need to understand that time on the computer is not a game, but a learing experience. Teachers can facilitate an environment that supports learning by setting the tone that communicates that technology is a tool for learning. Lessons can establish necessary structure to help students stay focused on learning. Finally, we considered the idea that children are diverse.
Students learn in different ways.
Some students light up in front of the computer. We began to think about ways that k-12 teachers could utilize this type of technology. We felt this article referred to the college community. Perhaps k-12 classrooms could utilize this technology between two separate classrooms during the school day. Then access would be more equitable.