Vision of Technology in the Classroom

Sorry for the delay, I am finally almost completely back to feeling normal. 

As a future teacher, I know how important it will be to keep up-to-date with the latest technology to keep the students intrigued in the content. I also believe that technology should not take the place of the teacher. Technology can have its advantages and disadvantages and it will be important as the teacher to maintain balance.

Students today can be so distracted by technology that most of them do not care to get fresh air. Students have so much uncensored access to technology through applications such as snap chat, Facebook, and Instagram.

I think technology should be integrated within the classroom curriculum on a daily basis without over doing it. The classroom I am currently observing in uses an iPad instead of a chalkboard or whiteboard. This integrates the interest of the students with technology but is also equivalent to just using the tools every classroom comes standard with. Now personally, I enjoy using whiteboards it gives us plenty of space to work out the problems step-by-step allowing the students to easily follow along. The iPad used with a projection screen creates a larger view so the entire class can see it but does not give the students enough space to work out their problems. 

I'm a bit old fashion when it comes to teaching math though. I struggle to find a usable connection between math and technology. I am sure there are things out there that in time I will find that I will use in my classroom.