Wendy Purcell is engrossed with technology and knows its pulse. The word “technology” used to be a remote term referring to a manageable and contained field. The world will never be the same again. Technological advances are evolving at unbelievable speeds, and the pace is exhilarating yet dizzying, much like a roller-coaster ride. The pace with which it runs can be scary because it’s hard to keep up with it. What was just relevant today can be obsolete tomorrow. And it seems the more connected the world becomes, the more families and relationships fall apart.
But for all the apprehensions and negative connotation on technology, it has also given us the best. Wendy Purcell knows this at heart. Convenience is at our fingertips, communication is seamless, space and heavenly bodies are being explored, entertainment imitates life, 3D printing is becoming mainstream, and a host of countless ways by which technology is affecting us. It is by all accounts revolutionary and astounding! Perhaps one area that stands out is education, after all our future are still the children. Technological advancements in this field have opened up doors that were previously closed in traditional learning.
· From I To We = Today, collaborative learning is the trend. No more keeping ideas to oneself because technology has made possible the sharing of ideas for better outcomes. Some tools that encourage this learning style are Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, Dotoist, and Astrid.
· From Passive To Active – Traditional learning entailed the passive type of learning which involved a one-way instructional process by which the teacher fed information to the students, and the students were expected and graded according to the level of assimilation and retention they managed to display. In active style, the student is on centerstage. They are empowered by the internet and mobile applications that help them depend less on teachers.
· Personalized Instruction – Through seamless communication and collaborative tools, technology has equipped teachers to personalize instruction techniques to fit the unique needs of each student.
· Multitasking- Never has multitasking meant more and heard more than these times. While it is true that technology is distracting to students, it also helps them complete multiple tasks within a shorter time period. Information on complex problems are easily available, and if used responsibly, are beneficial to the student.
As in life, too much of anything is bad. But with moderation and control, technology can work wonders and make life better.
But for all the apprehensions and negative connotation on technology, it has also given us the best. Wendy Purcell knows this at heart. Convenience is at our fingertips, communication is seamless, space and heavenly bodies are being explored, entertainment imitates life, 3D printing is becoming mainstream, and a host of countless ways by which technology is affecting us. It is by all accounts revolutionary and astounding! Perhaps one area that stands out is education, after all our future are still the children. Technological advancements in this field have opened up doors that were previously closed in traditional learning.
· From I To We = Today, collaborative learning is the trend. No more keeping ideas to oneself because technology has made possible the sharing of ideas for better outcomes. Some tools that encourage this learning style are Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, Dotoist, and Astrid.
· From Passive To Active – Traditional learning entailed the passive type of learning which involved a one-way instructional process by which the teacher fed information to the students, and the students were expected and graded according to the level of assimilation and retention they managed to display. In active style, the student is on centerstage. They are empowered by the internet and mobile applications that help them depend less on teachers.
· Personalized Instruction – Through seamless communication and collaborative tools, technology has equipped teachers to personalize instruction techniques to fit the unique needs of each student.
· Multitasking- Never has multitasking meant more and heard more than these times. While it is true that technology is distracting to students, it also helps them complete multiple tasks within a shorter time period. Information on complex problems are easily available, and if used responsibly, are beneficial to the student.
As in life, too much of anything is bad. But with moderation and control, technology can work wonders and make life better.