Digital Badge #A- Chapter 1

    Technology Based Learning Environment- Technology for homework has came long way. Homework is more then a pen or pencil answering questions and reading text books. Today you are able to using the internet for homework; students are able to explore and go into more detail in what they are doing. Students are more them likely to receive higher passing grades with the use of technology because, they may be into doing more activity work online them from books. With the use of technology students are able to work more with their peers on assignments through Skype or email. They are also able to be more in contact with their teachers for further instructions if they need.  

     The iGeneration of Technology- I have to agree with this, "Youngsters were spending almost every waking minute outside of school using some type of electronic equipment" (p.4). Everywhere I go or look I see teens using cell phones or tablets. Even the younger children of today are always with some sort of technology. My sister is part of this generation. She new how to use a computer more then I did when she was eight and I was nineteen. I am still learning how to work with computers and technology. She is teaching me and my husband how to use a compute more.

     Learning Goals for Teachers and Students- From the use of technology today we are able to learn more both in and out side of  school. Teacher can now go further with their curriculum and getting students to understand the work that's being taught. They are able to give activities through the outside world for students to investigate and research. Students with learning abilities are able to receive more help with the technology that's out there today. They more thing out here today to help them become better readers and understand more of what they are doing. I wish I had some of these technology items when I was in grade to to help me read and understand better. Computers, "Don't just help us with old stuff in a new way- they also help us teach new stuff in new ways." This quote is so true, you can learn something new everyday with the use of technology.

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    With the use of technology today you are able to let you mind wonder and explore new things. As you grow, so will the world in technology. I believe in the future books will be a thing of the past, everything you read, work on and do will all be through the use of technology.

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Resources:
Maloy, R. W. (2014). Transforming learning with new technologies (2nd ed.). Boston: Pearson.