I have always seen technology as an asset to education and never considered all the problems it can cause. With technology ever changing, it is so difficult to keep up. In a matter of years and sometimes months, programs become outdated. Not only is this a problem with compatibility, but also a problem with cost. It is expensive to continue upgrading, and teachers and schools can not always afford these costs. However, teaching old outdated programs will not help students as they go out into the job market.
In addition with the ever changing technology, I never put much thought into technology as being a hindrance at times to our education and learning. Though the benefits far outweigh the problems, technology is not as reliable as a good old pencil and paper. Files are lost, data is lost, electricity goes out before saving a project, computers crash, etc. These are all things that must be kept in mind when using technology. It is important to keep many backup files so that your files will never be completely lost.
I had never thought about writing as being a sign of human limitation. I also viewed writing as a great development throughout human history where mankind could convey ideas on a solid format to be passed on from generation to generation. However, if man had the ability to remember everything they heard, there would be no need to write anything down. Writing is a tool that must be used in teaching and learning. As a teacher, you must have some general ideas planned as to what during your class period. Most teachers can not remember every single detail they planned to discuss, so having a layout to help remind you is a good idea.
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