I had never read this debate before, but I was very interested in what both sides had to say. I believe it's easy to sum up this debate as Clark having old-school feelings about technology, and Kozma embracing the 21st century way of teaching. Being a student in the 90s and now an educator in the 21st century, I side more with Kozma. Teaching in a low-income school, I have had to teach with limited technology at times. As I grew in my teaching, I realized the positive impact technology had on my students, but I also realized that it is not the only aspect that effects a student's learning. I agree with Kozma when he said "certain media possess particular characteristics that make them both more and less suitable for the accomplishment of certain kinds of learning tasks." Research has also shown that "students absorb information to a greater extent in less time when they are actively engaged by participating in computer based instruction". It has also been proven that "students liked their courses more and had a better attitude in the classrooms where technology was used." I have experienced both of these with my students and I believe that media does effect student learning and attitudes, and that it is a very important aspect of teaching today.
The Media Debate. (n.d.). Retrieved July 19, 2016, from http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/The_media_debate
Savage, A. J., & Brown, D. S. (2014). Examining Past Studies of the Effects of Classroom Technology Implementation in Terms of Student Attitude and Academic Achievement. Global Education Journal, 2014(4), 20-27. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
Using technology is an important aspect in today's educational world. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree with you more: "I realized the positive impact technology had on my students, but I also realized that it is not the only aspect that effects a student's learning." Using technology 24/7 doesn't mean that's what is best for the students. We have to be able to determine what is best!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your statement that technology has a positive impact on students. I also work in a low income school and sometimes it can be frustrating not having the resources or technology you would like for your students. As a teacher, it is also our responsibility to monitor the students' use of technology. I believe that technology is a resource that is incorporated into our teaching, and we shouldn't let it control our teaching.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, media is a big part of student learning today. Without it, we probably would loose a lot more students than we have been. Drop out rates would probably be much higher.
ReplyDeleteIn today's world, education has evolved from students working on worksheets to students being engaged in media. As technology advances, so does the way our students learn. As educators, we must keep with technology to prepare our students for the real world.
ReplyDeleteIt's a mixed bag because while students tend to be more engaged with technologically driven instruction, the pedagogy still needs to be there to be sure student learn what they need and can retain it.
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