History of Educational Technology (week 2)

Looking back at the history of educational technology can teach us a lot for the future.  First thing I learned from the history is that teaching is a timely job and most teachers do not have time to create technology or
software for their classes.  I use technology such as a symposium to write on that projects my work onto a screen through a LCD projector, but I am not actually making software for the students to use.  If technology is given to a teacher ready to use then it may get used, but teachers just do not have time to go out and find new things.  Secondly, parents and educators want students to learn about technology in the classes so they will be prepared for after school.  Technology is everywhere now and if you do not understand it then you will be lost.  Some jobs do not require you to use a lot of technology, but most jobs at least make you check email.  Every chance a teacher is given to expose a student to technology it should be used wisely.  Lastly, technology should never replace the actual teacher.  Yes, teachers should know somewhat about technology and use that, but a teacher knowing their subject area could never be replaced.  Distance learning is becoming more and more popular, but some students need the one on one attention and we cannot leave that child out.