Assignment 1

Charles Salter                                                                      

CAT 200         Assignment 1

            I have personally seen technology help impact education a great deal. Technology has not only helped me with certain aspects of learning new material, but has also helped me develop a better sense of understanding about teaching material. Schools and campuses around the world are increasing the use of computers and related technology, and I believe our education system needs to encourage that.

            Not only should technologies for teaching be available to college and high school students, but also to middle school and elementary school students. Computers can be integrated into a younger child’s life just as video games are. Having volunteered for Hillcrest Middle School in the past, I think if younger students had some of the available technologies that older students have, grades would rise. Younger students will be more motivated to do work on a computer rather than a piece of paper.

            Educational technology is a different type of system used in teaching, whether it is a technique, method, or tool such as a computer. Education technology plays a key role in the development of new ways to teach material, however many factors can contribute to how effective the system being used is. Obviously if a school system is not very financially funded, education technologies will be limited. However, working with technology will allow us to develop a better system of teaching. Education technology can greatly supplement any teaching method.