Journal 4: Classroom Technology (NETS-T I-V)

Schaffhauser, D. (2010, December 1). It's time to trust teachers with the internet:: a conversation with Meg Ormiston. Retrieved from http://thejournal.com/Articles/2010/12/01/Its-Time-To-Trust-Teachers-with-the-Internet-A-Conversation-with-Meg-Ormiston.aspx?sc_lang=en&Page

In this digital age society teachers are being pressured to learn and use technology in the classrooms. Teachers then try to incorporate these web tools into their curriculum, to discover many of web sites are regulated. School administrator continue  placing internet site  restrictions for poor reasoning and/or reasons unknown. Meg Ormiston a advocate of integrating technology in schools, believes school district are placing these internet restrictions due to the lack of trust in the teachers. 

Question 1: As a teacher why do you feel it is important to gain access to web 2.0 social web sites?
Allowing technology into the classrooms promotes and models digit citizenship and responsibility. Cyber bulling has become a problem in this 21 century. If teacher gain access to these sites they are able to guide and monitor the students while educating students appropriate online behavior. 


Question 2: What are the pro and cons with incorporating web 2.0 in the classrooms?
Using web 2.0 in the classrooms may inspire students learning and creativity. Allowing all students to voice their opinions.
However giving students Internet access may lead to cyber bullying and tempt students to socialize.