Reflective Blog 2

After exploring the different resources over the last week the meaning of educational technology in my opinion is varied because depending on whose point of view you are considering it takes on a whole new meaning. I am slowly realizing that learning about educational technology can take place almost anywhere there is some form of technology available. I still agree with the philosophy that I drafted and feel that in some ways they do align.

After watching the videos my opinion on the use of some technologies in schools has changed. I think there is room to use more than what is offered in some areas. I think that too many teachers are uncomfortable with the idea of trying to include technology into their lessons but would greatly benefit from it if they did. I have personally spoke with a few who flat out refuse because they lack the skills to teach the material using technology and others are do not like computers or having to do anything with a computer. Both videos do make you pause and think about what are doing to contribute to the increasing rise of technology and are we doing enough to help keep our students engaged and interested in what we are teaching. I think it would only help and I would like to explore the possibility of using podcasts and ipods more in a classroom setting. In the videos there were quite a few things I didn't know but I look forward to learning ways to address some of these during my course of study.