Technology Change and Education by Christan Hatch https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange Post your ideas in answer to each of the questions below. Post under the column of the question you are answering. Feel free to include images in your responses. To respond click the plus link below each column header. en-us 2022-08-30 20:39:28 UTC 2023-09-15 17:33:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685163498 I have seen that many instructors assume that people have access to technology because they use QR codes or suggest that students take pictures of info heavy slides. That was not a thing several years ago. ]]> 2023-09-05 16:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685163498 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685169419 There are so many new resourses that instructors can use to interact with students. Using slides to convey information is great, but if you can have an interactive slide or two, then that is (generally) better.]]> 2023-09-05 16:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685169419 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685172084 There is the issue that not all students have access to the same tech. If the instructor makes an assuption about what students have access to, but some of them don't, then those students will struggle. Also, with more complex tools comes more ways that they can break. ]]> 2023-09-05 16:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685172084 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685176871 I think that we are in a great spot right now. There are a lot of resources that are being used to great effect in the classroom. As things move forward I think that there are going to be inceasingly niche resources for diffeerent subjects. While this could be good, it also requires students to adapt much faster to the new resources. ]]> 2023-09-05 16:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685176871 I feel a little more detached as a student from my learning. Computers don't feel very real to me, so I think I have a harder time retaining information that I learn online. https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685571459 2023-09-05 21:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685571459 In-person teaching has been changed gradually to online mode, and students need to get used to this new instruction mode faster, which may cause some difficulties and affect the learning to some extent. https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685571663 2023-09-05 21:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685571663 It is easier to find resources and new ideas from other educators. It is also easier to do some of the administrative things like taking roll, etc. https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685572000 2023-09-05 21:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685572000 We need to apply more technology to our class to motivate our students , and there are more online sources we can use in our class. Sometimes we even need to gamify our class to engage students and create a real-life like environment. https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685572360 2023-09-05 21:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685572360 I think it can be a huge distraction, especially the older the kids get. The more familiar they are with their technology, the easier I think it is for them to navigate away from the task at hand. https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685572520 2023-09-05 21:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685572520 I think we are leading into a new age where technology becomes a major focus in the classroom, and I think kids are getting too much screen time too soon in life. https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685572987 2023-09-05 21:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685572987 Teachers and students both need to learn new technology, and some of them resist to adapt to this new form of learning environment. Also it's hard for teachers to evaluate students' performance entirely online. https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685573694 2023-09-05 21:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685573694 I think it will become more popular in the future, especially younger generation grows up in an environment full of technology. Teachers may need more time to get used to it since we didn't have much resources like our students. https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685574791 2023-09-05 21:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685574791 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685662410 Zoom is obviously the biggest change, allowing more students to join from all sorts of places. I wonder if this might sometimes lead to students not being fully present in class. You can be in two places at once, so that even when they're in person in class, it's difficult to stay focused.]]> 2023-09-05 23:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685662410 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685663141 I feel like there's a bigger push to be super innovative and to try new things than there ever was before.]]> 2023-09-05 23:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685663141 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685663654 Mentioned this in another answer, but just the inability to focus or to truly be present in class.]]> 2023-09-05 23:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685663654 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685664489 Technology just keeps on being more and more present in the classroom and I think it will continue to be that way. I think COVID taught us that going entirely virtual isn't totally effective, but I wonder how close we'll get.]]> 2023-09-05 23:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2685664489 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2687243118 I've seen big changes with how homework is given and turned in. Almost all homework is assigned and turned in digitally now, even handwritten homework math and chemistry homework is scanned in. In a lot of ways that has made things more convenient, and definitely easier for the instructor and TA's to keep track of. I've also noticed how having zoom options for classes makes students less motivated to attend or pay attention in class, especially when the zoom lectures are recorded and posted later. ]]> 2023-09-06 17:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2687243118 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2687247945 There is more of a push to incorporate technology into classes. Most high school students are given school issued chrome books now, and most classes seem to try to incorporate them in class and with the homework assignments. In many ways I think this has made things easier and it gives the students access to more resources which is great. ]]> 2023-09-06 17:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2687247945 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2687251929 I think technology can be super distracting. Even in college classes it can be distracting when other students are on their laptops or phones, so I think it would be even more distracting for high school students. I think it's also difficult for the teachers to monitor the students and make sure that everyone is doing what they should be on their devices instead of messing around. ]]> 2023-09-06 17:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2687251929 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2687256270 I think technology will continue to become more and more prevalent in education which worries me a bit. It can be such an incredible resource when used correctly, but I'm worried that technology will continue replacing in-person interaction. I think in-person instruction is so vital for young students especially, so I hope that technology will help enhance that instead of detract from it.]]> 2023-09-06 17:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2687256270 Tiffany Barnhart https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2689303720 I definitely noticed a lot of changes with technology during COVID. I think this opened our eyes to how technology can make the teaching process easier (if used well and correctly). A lot of teachers struggled with the transition to online teaching and their students struggled in the process. I definitely want to prepare myself as a teacher so that I can utilize technology in the classroom fully. ]]> 2023-09-07 18:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2689303720 Tiffany Barnhart https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2689307649 Technology has definitely helped a lot with sharing ideas within education. I love how accessible lesson plans, teacher blogs, teaching practices, ect. are today. I have seen instructors use technology to better organize their classrooms and provide clarity. At the same time, I have had professors struggle to create a coherent technological experience which was frustrating as a student. ]]> 2023-09-07 18:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2689307649 Tiffany Barnhart https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2689310611 I think sometimes teachers rely too much on technology within the classroom. Although video lectures, virtual discussion posts, and other technologies can be great, I don't think teachers should exclusively rely on technology to teach. As a student, I also want to hear from my teacher and learn from their experiences. ]]> 2023-09-07 18:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2689310611 Tiffany Barnhart https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2689312784 I already think there has been a big movement towards online teaching and I believe it is only going to become more popular, especially on the university level. I think it will be important for us as teachers (secondary or elementary) to prepare our students with a good foundation of technological literacy. Now more than ever.]]> 2023-09-07 18:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2689312784 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2690931627 I was a student before and after COVID, so it has been very interesting to see all of the ways that technology has been brought into the classroom to facilitate learning, even now as we are back in a primarily face-to-face setting. Rather than just powerpoints, students have the ability to take learning into their own hands.]]> 2023-09-08 15:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2690931627 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2690933948 There are so many new resources and so many ways to help students be in charge of their learning. Teaching is not only standing in front of a class and lecturing anymore.]]> 2023-09-08 15:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2690933948 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2690935261 Sometimes technology can prove to be a distraction for students if they are not able to stay on task, which can cause problems with learning not only for them but for students around them.]]> 2023-09-08 15:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2690935261 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2690935937 I think we will continue to develop more and more resources that can improve the classroom and education experience for teachers and students alike.]]> 2023-09-08 15:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2690935937 I feel like lots of communication now comes from technology rather than by mouth. I tend to ask when things were announced and most times it was via technology based platform https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691860562 2023-09-09 22:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691860562 I have seen more students use computers or phones to take notes or asked where the assignment will be online rather than asking for a physical handout https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691860862 2023-09-09 22:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691860862 There is a problem with cheating and AI taking care of the course work rather than actually working https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691860946 2023-09-09 22:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691860946 I think we have been able to learn a lot right now and I think we are keeping up with technology. I do think that there are concerns of how technology or AI taking over or putting people out of jobs though https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691861472 2023-09-09 22:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691861472 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691863356 I've really seen a lot of students and teachers adapt well and not so well to the changes caused by the pandemic. It's really interesting to see my professors and fellow students adapt and overcome challenges]]> 2023-09-09 22:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691863356 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691863612 I've seen rules be made or adjusted to help students listen better during certain classes. I've also seen some teachers begin to collect phones or let them use them, each for their own purposes.]]> 2023-09-09 22:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691863612 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691863789 Not many students enter a classroom with good tech habits. and those that do can easily be distracted by those that don't.]]> 2023-09-09 22:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691863789 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691864082 I believe its going somewhere yet nowhere. A lot of people like the traditional classroom. I doubt we will ever see that go away permanently for some time. However, I have seen teachers who were initially technology defiant become more open about the place of technology in the classroom.]]> 2023-09-09 22:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691864082 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691891633 I’ve noticed that online work has gotten more and more prevalent in schools. BYU has us use them more and more each year.]]> 2023-09-10 01:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691891633 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691891940 I love the resources that I am able to have as a teacher. There are a lot of helpful websites that I think students can benefit from.]]> 2023-09-10 01:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691891940 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691892084 The problem that I see coming is students get distracted easily.]]> 2023-09-10 01:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691892084 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691892149 I think that technology will become a big factor in schools and the way we teach.]]> 2023-09-10 01:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691892149 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691900908 I think one of the bigger problems is students being distracted by technology.]]> 2023-09-10 01:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2691900908 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2706234437 I have seen changes in my attention span as a student using technology more. I think that because I have been exposed to technology that allows me to move at my own pace, I can struggle to pay attention more in in-person classroom settings because either the course content is too simple for my understanding (making it feel boring), or I feel too far behind and frustrated to understand anything going on in the moment.]]> 2023-09-15 17:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2706234437 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2706236234 As an instructor using technology, I have found that teaching methods are endless! I can always go online and find some new way to teach a concept that students may enjoy better than they have in the past. I love that technology opens up so many windows for teachers to share ideas and programs.]]> 2023-09-15 17:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2706236234 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2706237931 I see problems regarding the attention span of students. Technology is often used as a tool for entertainment, and I think that if we are not careful about how we use it, students can become easily distracted and miss the whole point of the technology use in the classroom.]]> 2023-09-15 17:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2706237931 https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2706240676 I think technology is only going to grow in educational settings. More and more tests are becoming online, more online classes are available, more study tools exist online, classes are organized solely through technology (learning suite, google classroom, etc.). Educational technology has made a pivotal and irreversible impact!]]> 2023-09-15 17:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/christanleebyu/techchange/wish/2706240676