#4
Chapter eight, again, emphasizes the importance of teachers knowing how
to use technology in class. We now know
the value and the many strengths technology can bring to the classroom, to aid
in easier and more engaging learning for the students, while making this
teaching process easier for teachers.
However, the technology also comes with responsibility and a code of
conduct. It is the teacher’s job to
enforce a code of conduct.
The
beginning of the year would be an ideal time to introduce the technology along
with the teacher’s expectation of how the technology should be treated. In September, as a teacher, I will give a
short educational/moral lesson on creating passwords that can’t be easily
hacked, along with viruses and hackers.
Correspondingly, I think it may be beneficial for each student to sign a
contract, symbolizing they understand what their expectations are when dealing
with classroom technology. I would also the
contract rules in the classroom near certain technology as a reminder of what
they agreed to in the contract.
Along
with my lesson of conduct with technology it would be very beneficial to go
over the health conditions that are involves when spending a great deal of time
in front of a computer. This is
especially important now that children are spending a great amount of time on
computers. I would stress the importance
of taking breaks every 30 to 60 minutes, doing this will reduce the risks of
many computer related health issues. Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome, along with tendonitis are caused by repeated bending of the wrist
when using the computer’s mouse. Teaching
my students the basics of ergonomics will be equally beneficial at the
beginning of the year. However, along
with teaching one must be sure that proper ergonomics is available at the
school to all students. It may be difficult
for the chair height to be right for every student, or to get the viewing
distance at the proper 18-28 inches, or even the students’ elbows at 90
degrees.
All
things considered, teaching a code of conduct, as well as healthy computer
habits is just as important as teaching your students how to use technology.
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