It is so important to keep up with the changing times... because they are doing just that... CHANGING! You go and get the new device, and the next day it's upgraded! Ever see that commercial? Our classroom's will be that same way I am afraid. However, with budget restraint's we may not be able to keep up with the ever so changing times... No MACs, and iPADS, I am thinking. I wish.. I think it would make for a more fun learning environment, but not this time folks! However, when things are changing on the outside it may be smart for us as educators to keep abreast with those things changing around us, and our students.
I feel as a teacher it is important to backup our backup! So use your desktop ALL the time right? Sure, use it in the classroom, but your not taking it home are you? So use your mobile device to make it easier on yourself when you get you home, for grading, planning and what ever else you may need for the next day or week in the classroom! We always need both. Even far into our teaching career we will be "checked-up" on by principals, people outside of the school even to make sure we are doing our job, and being able to pull up on your desk top computer on your desk, lesson plans, etc and not being caught off guard is always an A+ in my book.
The cost of digital devices are often times NOT going to be justified in most school districts. As I mentioned before, we are budget restricted with many, many things and mobile devices are going to be on the TOP of many schools list. However, there are many things you do as a teacher to justify their use. Overhead projectors are one, they are very useful for ALL students to be able to see when chalk or white boards are not. Computers are a must in today's society, maybe not top notch ones, but a one computer class room is just not going to cut it in today's world. Even have your students come up with devices, and reasons why they should be used and present them to the principal and the school board. Have fund raisers to help come up with money for purchase if necessary.
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