Blog Post C

In this chapter it discussed parent teacher conferences, and how teachers are supposed to respond to parents during them. Many parents are usually concerned when it comes to their kids using technology in the classroom at such a young age. I think that it's okay for parents to be concerned for their kids and their safety when using technology. As long as the teachers are reassuring and throughly discuss what will be used and how they will be using it, parents will be more understanding to them using it in class. 

Some questions that may be asked are, "Why are you emphasizing so much technology in your teaching?", or even, "What can you teach with technology that you cannot teach just as well without it?". If I were to get asked these questions I would simply respond with the fact that I'm trying to get their children ready for the future with technology. I think it's a great idea to familiarize kids with technology no matter if they are considered "too young". Adding in a small technology based activity per day would be easy and understandable to parents. I would definitely reassure the parents that we wouldn't be sitting on computers or tablets all day long. 

I thought it was very interesting learning about teacher-centered approaches vs. student-centered approaches in a classroom. In this chapter it gave us a preview of a chart of the two different perspectives among both students and teachers. For example, with teacher-centered approaches they listed one as assessments based on worksheets, quizzes, and tests. For the student-centered approach they listed it as assessments based on student' projects, performances, and portfolios. 

Conroy, Katie, Teacher vs student technology created by Wordle

Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.