Let's look at the Techno World, shall we?

Q: Given the realities of our modern age and the demands of our children's future, is it really ok to allow teachers to choose whether or not they incorporate modern technologies into their instruction?

A: Incorporating technology into lessons should not be an option; children need to be aware and learn about new technologies. Those teachers who do not incorporate technology into their teaching are refusing to adapt to current trends and may not know much about technology themselves. In those cases, teachers who aren't techno savvy would not be able provide the environment for those students who have not learned the simple tasks involving computers. These old fashion teachers who refuse to learn about technology are simply withholding knowledge from students. There are so many ways in which using technology can improve a child's learning. By simply choosing to withdraw oneself from the techno-world, the teacher is also unwittingly choosing to withhold knowledge from students who can benefit from this new information. Incorporating technology in 21st century teaching is a must. Our world is constantly expanding and becoming smaller with new feats in technology and computing. It is ignorant not to take advantage of the gadgets that engineers created to make our lives an access to knowledge easier than ever before.

A little piece of Me.

Name: Joyce Zhang.
Class Status: Junior
College: U of I
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Secondary Education

My home is in Chicago (Southside), however, I am a Cubs fan. I'm an only child - I like it that way. I have a dog, Dodger. He is 10 and ugly, but cute when you baby-talk to him.

Favorite Quote:

Be the change you want to see in the world.
- Ghani

My mission: To change the world one kid at a time.

All children deserve excellent teachers. I believe education is the solution to most of the problems in the world. I'm a firm believer in education. And in 2 years, when I'm in front of a class of students, I'll be the teacher that students will be proud to emulate. Each day that passes, I'll try to be an even better teacher than the day before.