EDCI 320- Chapter 4.

1. Chapter Learning Objective 1: Identify what is meant by technological literacy in the 21st century.
To make sure that students in the 21st century are technologically literate schools are expected to teach them emerging technologies. Schools must teach students how to write and communicate using appropriate technologies. Students need to know what technology is, how it works, what purpose it serves, and how it can be used efficiently and effectively to solve problems and make decisions. A technology literate student will be able to think strategically and problem solve when it comes to using technology. Knowledge of technology will help foster these skills. The teaching of technology to students should enhance their learning and make them better prepared to someday become contributing citizens.

2. Question: As I was reading the book mentioned that iMovie, iPhoto, etc. were good tools to use in the classroom for learning aids. My question is whether or not students have to have parental permission to have videos/pictures taken of them. In my high school we were required to sign our own permission slips to have our videos shown to other students. Is this a requirement?

3. This chapter was important for me as a future Special Education Teacher and, hopefully someday, an Educational Psychologist. Modern technology is crucial to creating a learning environment that can aid a disabled student. From something as simple as a sick student being able to email their assignments in, to a hearing impaired student being able to follow a lecture with a computer program that prints out what the teacher is saying. It will be important for me to stay abreast in current technologies so that I can provide students with the latest learning aids that will enhance their overall learning experiences.