The article that we read is called "Guide to Creating Tech-Friendly Classroom Management Strategies" and it is an informational article about the proper way to use technology in the classroom. The article give four strategies about how to manage a classroom with technology in it. The first strategy is to do your homework. It is important that a teacher is prepared for the activity that they are going to do with technology having all materials needed, backup materials, and accommodation materials for those that need it. The second strategy is to identify learning goals. Teachers should take the time to tell the students what the activity is and the learning expectations of the activity. This is important so students don't get off task. The third strategy is to step away from the computer. It is important for teachers to know how much technology should be used in a lesson. Students also need time to interact with each other and the teacher and that can't be done by using technology. The last strategy is to capitalize on their desire to explore. Teachers should let children explore for a certain amount of time to keep the students learning.
This article is a very useful article for current and future teachers. Technology is a great thing that is becoming a huge part of the school systems but it can also be dangerous. Having too much time on a technological device can hurt a student's communication skills because they are not getting any interaction with other people. These skills develop in children when they are younger so I think there should be less technology used in a classroom at a younger age than at an older age. Children need to be able to play and interact with other students and giving them technological devices takes that away from them. I think that the article gives good tips on how to properly use technology in a classroom and should be read by all teachers.
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