Teaching with Technology "What Ifs" Padlet Fall 2025 by Melissa Negreiros

Fear- Olivia McCammon

2025-08-21 12:25:19 UTC

Within reading this, I think a huge fear that comes up would be failure to learn the technology. In this reading it mentions that progress was being made but, it stopped when COVID happened. In the reading it mentions that since a lot of children gained access to technology because it was an emergency, there was no time to teach the students how to use it, let alone teach the teachers how to use it. So, a big fear for me is failure to learn because I don't want to be put in a situation like COVID where everything becomes online and I have no knowledge on how to continue to make my classroom active with their technology use. At my high school, I was given a lot of opportunities to practice active use of technology but, I have not learned it from the perspective of being an educator. I am hoping with this class, this fear will be eliminated.

Hope- Olivia McCammon

2025-08-21 12:38:18 UTC

In reading this, I have hope that I will succeed in learning how to implement this within my classroom. It mentions how in North Carolina is reforming their technology usage in schools. They have funds for their teachers to become certified in different areas and also have funds for their students to have access to technology. The state has different people traveling to different parts of the state to make sure that the teachers are trained and confident within their abilities. In North Carolina, they want their students to be able to move on through life with the tools necessary to do so. I think this is a great initiative and it gives me hope that other states will follow their lead.

Fear

helmsmr1 — 2025-08-21 19:51:22 UTC

While reading the NETP, it mentioned COVID and how technology was integrated so heavily during that time. But it was implemented not as a creative tool, but rather as a last resort. Personally, I don't have a lot of experience with technology, which is a fear of mine especially as a future educator. Even though I used it very heavily during COVID, it was never used to its full potential.

Hope

helmsmr1 — 2025-08-21 20:31:49 UTC

My hope is to meet the needs of all learners using technology. While reading the NETP on page 12, the BCSC did research in 2023 on how to reduce the technology barriers and how to improve teaching all while meeting the needs of every learner. This is my hope that integrating technology can be a way for myself as a future educator to create a more inclusive and accessible learning environment.

Fear- Kyra Thompson

2025-08-22 00:07:37 UTC

After reading my biggest fear with teaching technology would be students not being able to access things because of their social background, maybe not having wifi at home to complete assignments, and not having someone able to help them learn how to use the technology.

Hopes- Kyra Thompson

2025-08-22 00:08:57 UTC

My biggest hope for teaching with technology is that it helps the students grow and allows them to be more independent, because technology is very commonly used in the outside world now. I hope that it allows for a better education.

Fears - Conner Mastrosimone

mastrosimoneck — 2025-08-22 02:23:23 UTC

One of my biggest fears regarding technology in the classroom is the lack of preparedness. The reading covered some topics that related to my fear pretty closely. Teachers being thrown into explaining technology they do not precisely understand themselves is a common occurrence and one that, quite frankly, scares me. My biggest takeaway from the reading regarding my fears surrounding a lack of preparation is to begin to enhance my skills in flexibility and adaptability because these will prove vital in my career as an educator.

Fears - Tasia Robinson

2025-08-22 18:03:07 UTC

A fear that immediately comes to mind when I think about having to teach using technology in the future is that I will no longer be in control of the environment within my classroom. It is mentioned in the reading that although these school systems have good intentions when encouraging the use of technology in classes, it becomes extremely difficult to keep up with its evolution. By making tests, quizzes, assignments online, students have way more access to websites, sources, and distractions that could potentially affect their learning. Engagement with the lesson at hand is the most important, and if students lose sight of that due to laptops and tablets it can make managing a classroom more difficult.

Hopes - Tasia Robinson

2025-08-22 18:09:19 UTC

One of my biggest hopes when it comes to incorporating technology into teaching is that many students can potentially find their niche and maybe even their future career from using technology. Through technology we are preparing children for the world as it advances and to be a part of equipping them for real-life situations will be very rewarding. Knowing that I could see many students thrive from the use of technology alone gives me hope that it will be worth adding to my curriculum.

Fears - Trinity Green

trinitygreenn — 2025-08-22 20:06:19 UTC

One of my fears regarding technology in the classroom was how accessible the materials would have to be to successfully implement this. Implementation goes beyond giving students Chromebooks and sending them home with virtual assignements. What if the student doesn't have access to Wifi? What happens in that event where there is no third-space available? The text suggest that we should increase statewide support by making technical decisions based on accessibility and educating parents on proper etiquette surrounding technology. While this sounds great in theory, the system is too massive to successfully implement this while upholding quality education.

Fears- Gianna Cipriano

ciprianogm — 2025-08-22 20:15:55 UTC

Two fears that come to mind when thinking about using technology in the classroom are fully understanding it and at home assignments using technology. For fully understanding it, I'm nervous that I wouldn't know how to explain how to use it properly and teach the students wrong. And for assigning homework that needs to be done on a computer or even work that wasn't finished in class is a fear because of students having different social backgrounds or just not having it.

Hopes- Gianna Cipriano

ciprianogm — 2025-08-22 20:21:07 UTC

One of my hopes for teaching with technology is that it allows for the students to grow and maybe find something they really enjoy doing. Technology is becoming for prominent in classroom and in the world in general, so teaching them how to properly use it while also letting them be independent and explore on their own is important. Teaching them how to use technology in the classroom will not only support their education, but it will also prepare them for the real world.

Fears

maurona — 2025-08-23 00:11:31 UTC

One of my fears about teaching with technology is that students will only use it in passive ways, like filling out digital worksheets or doing test prep apps. This connects to the National Education Technology Plan because it talks about how students from historically marginalized groups often don’t get the chance to use technology for more creative or engaging purposes. If I’m not careful, I could fall into this pattern too, and my students wouldn’t get the full benefits of technology.

Hopes

maurona — 2025-08-23 00:12:20 UTC

One of my hopes is that I can use technology to make learning more engaging and meaningful for my students. The National Education Technology Plan shows how technology can be used for things like collaboration, media creation, and problem solving. I hope I can create lessons where students use technology in these ways so they feel more engaged and also build real world skills.

Fear-Mike Patterson

2025-08-23 01:30:17 UTC

I would say that one of my biggest fears regarding the use of technology in the classroom would be my own lack of experience when using technology. When the article brought up the pandemic, I couldn't help but think about how helpless I felt when I was given a chrome book out of the blue. And if I'm being honest, I used the chrome book quite passively and didn't utilize it in any unique or creative way. I could only imagine how difficult it would be for students in historically marginalized communities.

Hopes- Mike Patterson

2025-08-23 01:35:08 UTC

One of my biggest hopes would be me learning/gaining a new skill set so I can be more of an effective educator for my students. And with my newfound skills/knowledge I will be able to share what I know with my students so they can have a very enjoyable learning experience. And be able to meet the needs of all of my students in a way that best helps them perform to the best of their ability.

Fears

2025-08-23 16:07:03 UTC

One of my fears with technology in the classroom is lack of experience. Whether if its me having the lack of experience or my students, being able to use technology with little experience can be very difficult. It could be hard to complete assignments if you aren't sure how to use the technology the right way. When the reading mentions COVID, I think about how we all had to start using technology even though not all of us had a lot of experience with it.

Hopes

2025-08-23 16:14:25 UTC

I hope that I can use technology in a beneficial way. I would like to teach all of my students how to use it and have them collaborate and engage with each other. I hope that they can share their ideas with each other and work on online activities with each other. This will also help them to gain more experience with technology which will help them gain experience for school and work after elementary school.

Fears-Zoe Snider

ZoeSnider — 2025-08-23 16:29:03 UTC

The most pressing fear that I feel when it comes to technology is not being prepared to use it. I am not someone who is a computer whiz, so thinking about being the person teaching these things to elementary students is scary to me. Without a proper teacher, students will also struggle-and that is the last thing that I want. I want my future students to have the tools to succeed through life, and technology is definitely a part of that. This is especially true when it comes to marginalized communities. Those that may have a lack of opportunities and recourses need a teacher who can help them understand and create with technology. I want to be that for them. I want to help close the digital use divide.

Hopes-Zoe Snider

ZoeSnider — 2025-08-23 16:34:12 UTC

My biggest hope when it comes to technology in the classroom is that I can effectively teach the skills necessary to actively interact with technology. I hope that I can provide opportunities and recourses for students that may have not had them before. Not only so that my students will be able to succeed after leaving my classroom- but also so that they can see the full potential of technology. I want to create an enjoyable learning experience for my students, giving equal opportunities so that I may help close the digital use divide.

Fears

2025-08-23 18:43:09 UTC

As an early childhood educator, my fears are about lack of skill development. I’m keeping an open mind in this class, but right now I don’t think young children should be learning through screens. My little brother goes to a great elementary school with access to technology, but in comparison to his math, history, and science skills, his reading, writing, and spelling skills are not as developed. Seeing his online projects, which have relied heavily on AI and ChatGPT, makes me very nervous that students are missing out on opportunities to practice and strengthen their reading and writing abilities because AI does the work for them.

Hopes

2025-08-23 18:48:33 UTC

My hopes for integrating technology into the classroom are that students can learn how to use technology for fun, learning, and collaboration. Utilizing technology is a great way for students to learn more about their interests and I would love to support that.

Fears-Jayda James

2025-08-23 19:42:36 UTC

One of my fears with technology in the classroom is that students will be there lack skill development. My age group is kindergarten to 2nd grade. I will try as much as possible not to use as much technology. I would rather have the kids use paper and pencil than be able to use their resources for the wrong reasons.

fear

2025-08-23 20:51:18 UTC

During reading this it talked a lot about covid and how technology was used during that time. A big fear of mine would be that if technology is realized on again that heavily that my students wouldn't be able to access it due to their background. My brother was an educator during covid and i remember him telling me most of his students weren't able to come to class simply because they did not have the fund for the technology needed. I remember feeling awful for these students who were stuck in a situation they couldn't get out of.

hope

2025-08-23 20:54:31 UTC

My biggest hope as a future educator is that the technology i will use in my future classroom will only help my students not harm them. Technology is used in everyday life and i hope that my understand and teaching of technology will aid my students to feel more empowered and independent. I want to be able to set up my future students for success.

Fear- Ryan Adolfi

2025-08-23 21:34:40 UTC

For me, my fear of using technology ineffectively in the classroom is something I've seen reflected in the NATP. From what I've experienced working as a TA at a school with a historically marginalized student body, our school doesn't use technology effectively. Students may watch videos on the Promethean Board or do activities on iPads from time to time, but that seems to be the only areas we implement technology in the classroom. While I recognize that the students I work with are between ages 4-5, I feel as though we can do more to engage them with technology, rather than simply occupy their time. The problem is, teachers aren't provided with either the time nor resources to implement technology in their classes. For me, that's why I fear that technology will be something I'll be ineffective with when I become a teacher.

Hope - Ryan Adolfi

2025-08-23 21:42:34 UTC

Reflecting on my hopes for technology in the classroom, I hoped that implementing it in my classroom would help make it more accessible. I've seen this reflected in the NETP, mentioning how technology can be deeply beneficial for students who are English Learners (EL). I work with students who predominantly speak Spanish, so I can attest that having a means to actively engage them with something they can understand would be a substantial thing to include in the classroom. While working with them to learn English isn't impossible for some of my students, providing more accessibility to those that may be struggling would benefit the classroom as a whole. Having a student get left behind in my classroom is something I refuse to let happen, and I continue to hope that effectively implementing technology into the classroom can help to reduce that fear.

Hopes-Jayda James

2025-08-23 22:38:00 UTC

My hopes for my future classroom is that technologically helps my students and not affect their lack of development. instead use it to have fun, learning,and collaboration involved.

Hopes - Conner Mastrosimone

mastrosimoneck — 2025-08-24 00:49:53 UTC

After reading the NETP, I plan to actively use tech in the classroom to help enhance and prepare myself for student education challenges. Over the course of my education, I have always been organized and well-planned, and I hope that this carries over into how I implement technology into teaching. If used correctly, tech can help students reach new heights within their education. It can help them explore avenues of learning and absorbing information they never knew existed.

2025-08-24 14:29:49 UTC

Some of my fears about using technology in school classrooms, like students becoming too passive or just using tech for drill-based practice, are reflected in the concerns raised in the National Education Technology Plan. The plan points out that younger students from marginalized backgrounds often experience technology in limited ways, which can hold them back from developing important skills. It reminds me that even in middle school, we need to be thoughtful about using technology to encourage creativity, problem solving, and active learning—not just as a way to fill time or prep for tests.

2025-08-24 14:30:47 UTC

Some of my hopes for using technology with students are reflected in the National Education Technology Plan. I’ve always wondered what if technology could help students create, explore, and share their ideas in new ways. The plan supports this by highlighting active uses like digital storytelling, coding, and collaboration, which can make learning more engaging and meaningful for middle schoolers. It shows that technology can be a powerful tool when used to support creativity and deeper thinking.

2025-08-24 14:52:09 UTC

My fears regarding using technology in the classrooms is it becoming a crutch. The use of technology can be beneficial if it is implemented correctly. Many students do not have equal access to technology and therefore students are not getting an equal education. I fear that educators are becoming to reliant on technology. Yes, it can be a useful tool, but it comes with so many issues. Personally I learn better when using paper. Learning the fundamentals with technology may limit student's full understanding of the topics. Technology can limit many student's education because of access or learning styles.

Hope

2025-08-24 14:57:36 UTC

My hopes for technology use in the classroom is that it will allow for access to more information and resources. There are many online programs that make learning engaging and exciting. I remember when learning how to type, the program had animated characters that benefited from your success. Learning with technology opens so many doors. Through this course and the reading thus far, I hope to become knowledgable in how to implement technology successfully into the classroom.

Hopes - Trinity Green

trinitygreenn — 2025-08-24 15:58:11 UTC

Within the National Education Technology Plan, there is plenty of information that supports my hopes for the future. The most important factor for me was implementing digital health for students. Since we live in such a technology-forward world, it is vital that we are showing students how to interact with technology responsibly and monitoring their use during school. The manual wishes to accomplish this by setting digital boundaries, maintaining healthy sleep routines, and being mindful of technology use. From the three solutions, digital boundaries is by far the most important. All humans should be evaluating how much time is being spent on smartphones and learning how to balance online and offline activites.

Fears - Emmie Hale

haleee1 — 2025-08-25 00:19:46 UTC

I would say some of my biggest fears about technology in the classroom are not having the proper training and kids being stuck with digital worksheets that are not truly engaging them. Some kids also don't have access to the internet or devices. The NETP talks about some of these problems, calling them the access, design, and use divides. That shows my "bad what ifs" are real issues that happen in schools.

Hopes - Emmie Hale

haleee1 — 2025-08-25 00:23:17 UTC

I have hopes for what technology can do. I want students to use it for fun and creative projects, to share ideas, and to work together. The plan says tech can make learning more active and engaging if it’s used the right way. That makes me believe my “good what ifs” are possible, and I would like to bring those kinds of learning experiences to my future classroom.

Fear- Tatum Parr

2025-08-25 00:49:06 UTC

Some of the biggest fears I have regarding technology is that students will debilitate their natural learning abilities, making tech essential rather than useful. Technology should be utilized intentionally in the classroom to avoid academic reliance. It is already apparent that regulation in terms of AI use will be a continually uphill battle, so it is essential that educators continue to strengthen the foundational mental muscles in students that allow them to operate without that aid of digital resources.

Hopes- Tatum Parr

2025-08-25 01:04:22 UTC

What gives me some of the most hope in terms of technology usage in the classroom are the passionate discussions amongst educators about strategies for safeguarding against this hyper-automation that doesn't seem to show any signs of slowing down. Many schools are attempting to adapt with adapted training procedures for teachers dealing with the implications of technology's presence in education. I hope that as humans continue to acclimate to and integrate technology, students will be able to use these tools to gain a greater sense of autonomy in their learning.

Fears

2025-08-25 01:10:33 UTC

One of my fears about incorporating technology into teaching is the distraction it can cause, and also it being used in passive ways. Kids are beginning to use technology more and more in their personal lives, and at home as a way to stay occupied. It worries me that they are becoming reliant on screens, and I definitely don't want that in a classroom setting.

Hopes

2025-08-25 01:15:49 UTC

I hope that technology can be used in a fun and engaging way in my classroom. I loved having access to online activities like edu typing in elementary school. The NETP mentions using engaging and meaningful programs for students, and I hope that I can learn how to properly incorporate technology into a classroom in a way that is helpful, thoughtful, and enjoyable for me and also students.

Fears

2025-08-25 01:26:41 UTC

One of my fears about teaching with technology is that these tools will be misused by students. The National Education Technology Plan talks about students using technology is passive ways such as watching videos, responding to emails, and filling out digital worksheets. While there is nothing wrong with these actions, students are not using technology to its full potential. My fear for teachers is that teachers will become reliant on technology and also use it in passive ways.

Fear

taylorcf — 2025-08-25 01:45:42 UTC

I worry that I would have an issue trying to effectively integrate technology into my classroom in a way that would caption student's attention. I also worry that I would struggle to create engaging and thorough powerpoints/slideshows/etc. in time to share with my class. Kids have a shorter attention span, and I feel as though I would need to utilize multiple forms of technology (videos, infographics, etc) to keep my students focused. I feel like my creativity has a limit and I would struggle to find/create interesting things.

Hope

taylorcf — 2025-08-25 01:48:15 UTC

Although I wrote about one of my fears being the many different forms of technology and how it can be overwhelming, it is also a hope of mine that I will be able to find 2-3 that really engage my students. I have made a lot of powerpoints for school projects, and I am good at finding graphics and interesting slides. I really just want to create affective slideshows; I hope I can become good at it.

Fear- Jazell Wells

2025-08-25 02:38:36 UTC

One of my fears is that technology will be used in a very limited way, such as digital worksheets or drill-and-practice apps, which can make learning feel passive and disengaging. The National Education Technology Plan shows this is a real concern, especially since these kinds of uses are more common in schools serving marginalized students.

Hope- Jazell Wells

2025-08-25 02:38:54 UTC

One of my hopes is that technology can open doors for creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. The plan supports this by showing how active uses of technology—like media creation and coding—can help students develop critical skills and see themselves as capable learners.

Hopes

2025-08-25 03:20:34 UTC

My hope for technology was that more resources would be available for students and that they would be efficient and engaging. After reviewing the active uses of technology, I am hopeful that when I am a teacher that I can use those resources such as design, coding, and media production to give students the space to get creative with technology in their own ways.

Fears- Kate Egan

2025-08-28 21:03:24 UTC

I fear that technology could make students too dependent on screens instead of thinking on their own. It might also create bigger gaps between students who have resources at home and those who don’t.

Hopes- Kate Egan

2025-08-28 21:06:38 UTC

I hope technology can help all students learn in creative and fun ways, like making projects, collaborating, or exploring new ideas. If used the right way, it can give every student a chance to learn equally and feel confident.

Fears- Brenna Coffey

2025-08-28 21:36:18 UTC

One of my fears is that teaching technology in schools will be a gateway for children to be curious and start using technology at home in a way that is unsupervised and dangerous. It is imperative that we teach about safety as part of the curriculum.

Hopes- Brenna Coffey

2025-08-28 21:44:33 UTC

One of my hopes is that students will be able to keep up with evolving technology using skills they learned in school. Since technology is every changing, it is important that we teach adaptability when it comes to technology in hopes that students can tackle whatever new innovations happen in the future.

Fears- Emma Powell

powelleg1 — 2025-09-02 20:53:10 UTC

My biggest fear with technology in the classroom is not being able to tell if students are on task without constantly monitoring the screens and how to balance the use of technology with traditional means of instruction. This fear is briefly touched on as students report that the number one way they use technology is to take tests online, while this is a problem with how students engage with technology. It also makes me nervous that during testing, students have the ability to access information that they don’t know on their own, or that they will rely too much on the internet to give quick solutions/answers when I want them to think critically.

Hopes- Emma Powell

powelleg1 — 2025-09-02 20:53:51 UTC

One of my biggest hopes for incorporating technology into the classroom is just how many more opportunities its use presents for engaging lessons and collaborative work, allowing students to grow into skills that maybe weren't introduced yet. With this, I also hope that it prepares them for future classrooms, as it doesn't seem like technology will be leaving education anytime soon. Understanding how technology can add positively to the classroom is best for the student as they need to be prepared and fully utilize what is at their disposal.

Fears

2025-09-30 22:30:05 UTC

In the age of technology, I am afraid of having a degree of dependence on the technology to be able to effectively teach. I know it is integrated into the profession and will always be used to an extent, but the reliance on technology as a tool can be referenced in the realm of "digital health" by the NETP. I think that there is a very genuine balance there but definitely have a fear of going overboard. I also fear the students' over reliance on technology as a means to interact with and experience the world and their own education.

Hopes

2025-09-30 22:33:42 UTC

I hope to be able to utilize technology in a constructive capacity. Students need to see technology as a tool they can employ to further their objectives, and not as a new medium for busy work. Work sheets have always sucked for kids, and they still do now that they're not printed. I want to use technology as a means to facilitate personal development and critical thinking in the classroom. I hope for it to be a tool, not a crutch. This is definitely an integration o principles from the NETP.