Technology Impacts Today
When we think of technology, we often first think of smartphones, computers, video games, and smart watches. Although these are common every-day uses of technology, so are things like medications, stoves, vehicles, and yes, even food! A lot of people today think of technology, and think of the negative impacts it has had on life. Yes, your kid may be distracted at the dinner table, but the food on the plate most likely wouldn't have been there if it weren't for technology like GMO's, antipasti sides, and tractors. So, what is more important food or phones? The kid with the iphone is able to access more information at their fingertips then most of their parents and grandparents went through college in the library. This changes how we, both, learn and teach in the classroom tremendously. I personally think that as teachers we should implement technology in the classroom as much as possible-it isn't going anywhere. In high schools today, most classrooms have smart boards...