Journal Entry #1

Owens, A (2009, June/July). Do your teachers need a personal trainer?. Learning and Leading with Technology, 14-17.

Synopsis:
Overall the article talked about how schools in the Mt. Lebanon School District in Pittsburgh are learning how to integrate technology in the classroom. Student’s from the near by university go to schools through out the district to teach the teachers about important technology. There has been positive feedback from the teachers as well as the students.

Question:
How can a teacher integrate technology into early education?

As a person who wants to teach early education I want to integrate technology into the classroom. The earlier children are exposed to it the better off they will be through out their lives. Technology has become integrated into daily life for most people. As a teacher it is my job to show kids the proper way to use a computer as well as all of the programs that can be used.

Question:

What If the school doesn't have computers in the classroom?

If I am in a school where there is only a computer lab then it is very important to utilize that time and try and teach students as much as I can. It isn't a time to play games for an hour. They need to be learning things for use down the line. That hour or what ever time I have needs to be used in a constructive manner.