Let's Teach Them to Fish!

 "How can technology affect the learning process?" Now that's a good question.

 

 It depends on many factors:

• who is using the technology?
• does the person using the technology know how to use it?
• is the technology being used to aid instruction?
• is the technology being used to enhance instruction?
• is the technology being used just because it is supposed to be used?
• is the technology being used so that students can process what they are learning?
• is the technology being used so that students can create a product?
• is the technology being used age appropriate?
• has the child been instructed on how to utilize the technology?

So, looking in the mirror to reflect on this question, I've come up with the following thoughts...

If I, as a teacher am the only one using technology it mostly affects my learning process.

If I, as a teacher use the technology to create lessons, and allow my students to use the interactive technology, then it affects student learning processes as well as my own.

If I, as a teacher teach my students how and provide opportunities for them to create a product, or allow them to research on a student friendly site, then their learning process is positively affected.

As I was writing this, I was reminded of this proverb...

Give a man a fish, he will eat for a day.
Teach a man to fish, he will eat for a lifetime.

Happy weekend!
Ginger