Thing #5

Web 2.0 really kind of scares me as far as use for education. I've always liked the hands-on learning and feel that children already have too much access to the technology that is out there. 2 and 3 year old's should not be able to work their mom's iPhone. It really irks me when you see 9 year old's with their cell phones. I understand that the nation is moving more to a technology nation but there is a line we're about to cross. Don't get me wrong, technology is a GREAT resource for education when used properly. Where we are now, is perfect. It still keeps the students very hands on and just helps teachers with their lessons and as tools to keep the students intrigued. What I fear is a total takeover of technology in the class room, where all the textbooks are eBooks, even for elementary ages, and everything is taught through it. I guess you can call me old fashioned. I really hope we, as educators, keep a balanced use of technology and physical tools in the classroom; that we can teach the students through the resources we have available but that it does not take over the classroom.