Post #2 Technology EDUC 573

I am amazed at how much technology is used today by all ages. In my school parents can now download an app that will alert you when a teacher puts in a grade for your child. This helps keep parents more involved in their child's learning. Years ago a parent had to wait until the end of the six or 9 weeks report cards came out to find out how their child was doing. I think the technology will help students stay focused on schoolwork due to the fact that they know the minute the teachers enter grades their parents will know.  As a teacher I see students with some sort of device in hand daily. Technology has become a new way to teach students that are in the FMD unit at out school. I have learned a lot more about technology during this class that I can use in my classroom. I can see how using jing, Blogging, and Podcast can help me students in all areas of their learning. This class has showed me how behind I was on technology, hopefully after this class I will be a little closer to catching up.