Favorite Universal Technology

What is Your Favorite Ed Tech Tool? By Paul Wurster

This article explained a survey taken by teachers that evaluates what their favorite technology is that they use in the classroom. Wurster expresses that the teachers had a hard time just picking one tool because today’s teachers use so many of them. There was three categories Wurster put the tech tools into, first is internet tools and resources. This category consisted of over one third of the votes because without this basic tool. These tools consist of email and web browsers. As a student I already use this tech tool constantly I could only imagine how important it is for teachers. Secondly, Wurster explains the category of general productivity tools. These tools include word and spread sheets. Teachers that took this survey agreed that these tools make teaching a true collaborative profession because they are able to share and connect with each other through them. An example would be making newsletter to inform staff and administration what is going on in their classrooms. The third tech tool that was a favorite to teachers was interactive whiteboards and projectors. Wurster express that teachers that use this technology agree that it is revolutionary, and students have better success with them. This is because students are engaged in activity and involved in creating their personal learning. Another great point that they make is that it is a great tool for ELD students because it can be a universal tool, and language. This is accomplished by showing pictures or drawing, so all the students understand.

All of these tech tools will be a great attribute to my classroom, and this article also shows how important technology is becoming in the classroom. I know I use most of these tools already just being a student, and I know many teachers that use them as well. Teaching is always changing because teachers should always be learning, and implementing the new tools in to their classrooms. I think all student need to be up to date on technology in the classroom so they are able to be aware outside of school. New tech tools will always continue to arise, which means learning will become more effective for all.