Wheelock, A. (2012 May).
Immerse your students in History.
Learning and Leading Technology. 26-27
The article “Immerse
your students in History” in the May 2012 issue of Learning and Leading Technology was very informative in the
breakthroughs of technology used to teach kids about various aspects of
History. In using a “video game” like program, it is now possible to create an
online simulation that will immerse the students into the lives of the people
they are studying. The program that was being described in this article allowed
the students to get a better understanding of the atmosphere that Anne Frank
lived in while she was hiding. This field is somewhat new so it may take a few
years to get it fully incorporated in the classroom.
As a future teacher I feel
that this technology would be very valuable in my classroom. Kids of the next generation
have become accustomed to video games, more so than my generation, so this may
be a valuable teaching attribute. It is always good to add technology in the
classroom because it will keep the students engaged in the classroom. I think I
would have fun using this in a classroom. The creativity aspect of this program
is so expansive it would make teaching a lot better. Students would have a lot
more fun with this interaction and would be more engaged in the class.
This definitely falls
under ISTE NETS for Teachers Standard 1 “Facilitate and Inspire Student
Learning and Creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching
and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student
learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual
environments.” More specifically section
D of NETS for Teachers, which states, “Model collaborative knowledge
construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in
face-to-face and virtual environments.” I believe this best describes the
importance of this article.
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