2. Integrating Tech Common Core Reaction

        After reading, and reviewing How Teachers Are Integrating Tech Common Core written by Fred Sitkins I have learned a great deal about the future. He seems to believe that advancing technology in the classroom is very important, and will make learning easier. In his opening sentence he says he is positive about the future. Sitkins definitely displays confidence, and explained some of the new technology being incorporated. The use of i Pads and other handheld tablets are being used in the classroom to connect with a broader audience or body of students. He supported his information by listing perks to using this technology like being able to quickly find the definition to an unfamiliar word. He also discusses iTunes U which is a program that allows students to download and watch lectures and other educational videos online. Sitkins truly promotes these new and exciting things in the classroom, and has pledged his loyalty to them.

       Though these new and improved items in technology have their perks to me it is a little frightening. Technology is moving so fast its hard to keep up. It seems every day there is something new and improved or something even faster than before. I guess I am just kind of old school but I learned best when I was younger from just reading my textbook, doing my assigned homework, and taking notes off the old projector. It is difficult for me to chose a side because I definitely can see the perks of the advancement in technology. It's just hard to believe that elementary and middle school children will be using i Pads when it wasn't until seventh grade that I got my first flip phone, and back in those days that was a huge deal. As an education major it is highly likely that when I get into my classroom it will be expected for me to use these newly developed tools. This article definitely made it sound like in will be beneficiary but I am still unsure. I just feel that the world shouldn't rely so heavily on the usage of technology. I still remain undecided on this matter, and may have to research a little more in order to pick a side.