WEEK 7

How far should educators go in matching the technology used in instruction and classroom activities to the technology their students used? I would say in a level were it would allow students to learn in a good way but not to difficult or complicated. However, as long the educator explain very well the instruction it would not matter what kind of technology we use.

Are online chats and instant messaging of value in the classroom? Do they add to student learning, or do they distract from “real” instruction?
Yes, because it allow students to think and to learn to communicate with each others. It also help them as a group to argue and to make decision. They all put their ideas then everyone try to put what individual knows best. Therefore, seen students chat in class is really a good idea because they are learning and you can also go back and see how they the process of their decisions they had to made.

Are there benefits to asynchronous, text-based communication over synchronous, face-to-face communication? In what situations? Online communications are often asynchronous. However, we lose important communication cues, such as body language, tone of voice, accents, dialects, pace, pauses, and other important cues to meaning. Therefore, I would say that we should try to do our best to do face-to-face communication.

Does using podcasts with students really enhance learning, or is it simply a newer version of passively delivering information?
Well, today a podcasts has become increasingly common, knowing how to create them becomes an essential skill for today's students. It also designed to inspire and motivate the next generation of explorers and to compete effectively for the minds, imagination, and career ambitions of American's young people.

Does videogame help develop your studying? Why or why not? Explain. What skills can you gain from it? Do you agree with the article? If you have children, would you let them play videogame every day? Why/why not?
I would have to say it depends what kinds of videogame you play. For example, if you are playing playstation and playing Mario or other type of game I would have to say that you are not leaning. However, if you play those kind of game were you challenge your brain to think. One of videogames I do think it works are those kind of videogames for children were they are able to read, write, work problems, spell etc. Because for a child it would make them think out the box and challenge their self to improve every time they play. I do agree that playing videogames were you learn and help you in your future I think is ok to play them.