Social Justice Choice or necessity....Journal #6

Social Justice Choice or Necessity by Colleen Swain and David Edyburn

Technology in the classroom is a very important framework of social justice when it y is implemented into the clasroom. Teachers have a personal decision to make when deciding to use technology in the classroom, because some teachers are still teaching the old way in is very difficult for some students who are ready to venture out into technology. However for those teachers who can influence the education gap when it come to Technology they can infuse the instructional technology in the classrooms as a component and catalyst for social justice. Encouraging students to engage more frequently in technology will enhance their experience in digital divices. for example, access to technology in higher education such as universities is a requirement for new incoming freshman, if they are not familiar with technology they will be at a disadvantage. Therefore, if technology is introduced early during school years before entering college, they will be better prepared when they are ask to submit papers instead of hand writing. Swain and Edyburn says, "....little attention has focused on critical issues associated with the use of instructional technology as a social justic tool." However, with technology students can solve problems with access to various source of information, and this will enhance all learning through diverse strategies when technology is readily available.

Question: How would I monitor my students progress over time in the use of Technology?
Answer: I have to prepare my student by making available technology in the classroom. I have to be able to let them gain access through open sources and software that is available.

Question: How would I examine the framework of tecchnology?
Answer: As a eacher I would encourage my students to share the use of computers in the classsroom and learning centers, but not sturcture activities and ensure that all student enjoy equal time and hands-on-experience.