Video Response

From these videos about using technology with young children, I learned that it is so important to implement a variety of technological activities and materials into the curriculum in order to make learning more engaging for the learner. Although they were young and may have needed some assistance, for the most part the children were fully capable and engaged in using the technology to make discoveries, convey information, and communicate with other children across the country about a particular subject. By exposing the students to a range of different technology tools, the students were able to inquire and learn using many different and effective methods. The videos also showed that technology can be implemented into any subject—from math to science to literature and so forth. Tools as simple as cameras and other more complex tools such as PowerPoint presentations can greatly contribute to making a lesson effective for the children. The teacher should not only use the technology in presenting the content, but the students should also be given opportunities to get involved in handling and using the technology because of its importance in their lives. Technology of all types can be so effective in the classroom and should be used often to provide all students with an optimal learning experience.