I can honestly say that Common Core and NC Essential Standards is definitely pushing for more technology to be used in the classroom. However, the problem comes to finding the time and the resources to implement this increase of technology. Like I have stated in other blog posts, technology is great….when it works and it is used effectively. I am still very old school and prefer a real hands-on lab to an online simulation. I will say that by using more technology doe increase a child’s awareness to the world around them that they might not be able to physically visit or be a part of. I do see a great deal of teachers trying to incorporate more technology into their curriculum to “meet standards” or to get that dreaded box checked off their evaluation form. However, are we really using technology to benefit the student or are we using it to please the Education Gods?

This is where I struggle with the “increase” of technology use because of the new standards. There needs to be a happy medium. Technology needs to be used as another way of collaboration and imagination for students….not a new form of an “electronic worksheet” to keep them busy and quiet.