"Teachers bring many things to learning that computers can never match." (Page 40)
This quote really stood out to me in the sense that teachers can make a huge difference in the life of a student. By building personal relationships with their students, teachers can be the light that brightens a student's day. A computer may able to teach students certain concepts, but a real teacher who teaches from the heart will have a much greater influence on a student's learning experience.
"To the degree that students are getting their knowledge from computer learning environments rather than from the teacher, it takes away from the respect and authority that teachers would gain from sharing their expertise from students." (Page 41)
Using technology in the classroom can be a great supplement to learning, but should not be an alternative to it. Students still need to confident that they can ask their teachers questions when they need help. If students get the impression they can just rely on technology to solve their problems instead of their teacher, that defeats the whole purpose of learning.
"One of the great advantages that technology brings to education is customization." (Page 44)
Although there are several pros and cons to the emerging technology in education, customization is definitely a positive. With the wide availability of resources that technology has to offer, teachers can find activities that appeal to all different interest and ability levels of their students.
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