Technology in the Classroom....good or bad?

With all of this technology these days, it is not a surprise for it to be visible in the classroom. Instructors are receiving training on educational tools and online tools to use in the classroom to keep students engaged, both face to face and/or online classes. There are many benefits to having technology in the classroom, as my colleagues in PIDP 3240 have pointed out; ongoing dialogue, different options of communication, engaging students by using social media...etc. While all of these are great reasons to have technology in the classroom, there are some things to be aware of. The webpage of Teach Thought has provided us with 5 problems with technology in the classroom, and one in particular caught my eye, this was the problem of pace of change. It refers to that as different schools having the ability to afford the technology, and some not. This is visible in the communities that are less priviledged in our school system and something that is very real. By the time these learners combine whether in high school or post secondary, some may have more advantage with experience with certain technology than others. What does that mean for success? I'm not sure about that, but if they didn't start out on equal footing, how does it impact their success. This is something I will carry forward with me, especially as a post secondary instructor and provide that support as needed. I have put the link below for the website, have a peek! http://www.teachthought.com/learning/5-problems-with-technology-in-classrooms/