Destination 1: Social Studies Methods

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New SemesterNew CourseTeaching Digital Learners


Reflection on Video:

Technology has rapidly taken over our society as a whole by storm over the past few decades. As time goes on, technology will only continue to improve and thrive. Therefore, as educators,we should use our current technology to our advantage and use it to not only inspire our students but enhance their learning experience. The current generation of students are surround by technology. The perfect example of this comes from the video, where one student claims to spend 5 1/2 hours a day on a computer. Children and teens these days are obsessed and in some cases, addicted to technology. If we incorporate technology into the classroom setting, we can not only prepare our students for the future of technology, but keep them engaged and active in the class.

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