Journal #2

Social Justice: Choice or Necessity?

By: Colleen Swain and David Edyburn

In this article it discusses the debate of whether or not teachers should introduce technology into the classroom. Furthermore, what are the social implications associated with teacher's decisions to use, or not use, technology to enhance teaching and learning. I agree with the article when it mentioned that teachers who decide not to use technology in their classroom are leaving students at a disadvantage. Even if a teacher does not have access to technology in the classroom he/she can direct students to places in the community where they have access to these resources. Technology is used in almost every profession and will continue to grow in the future; therefore, teachers at any grade level should try to implement some kind of knowledge about technology in their classrooms.

1. If I only have limited sources of technology in the classroom, what can I do so that my students have an equal opportunity to access these technological resources?

Well, first I would find out how many students do not have access to certain kinds of technology and direct them to certain places in the community where they can find these resources such as the public library or the local Boys and Girls Club. I would definitely use technology in my classroom and encourage students to learn as much as they can about the different kinds of technology that the real world has to offer.

2. How would you implement technology in your classroom?

I would assign research assignments that would require students to visit some sort of internet source. Furthermore, I would recommend certain websites to students that can aide them in certain classroom assignments.