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=Journal Review: Through this Journal Review I was able to learn about how beneficial technology can be in the high school classroom, and how it impacts not only the student's learning, but the teacher as well. = Technology over the last few years has become an important part of classrooms across the nation; this is especially being seen in the secondary grades. In his article Richard Stowell addresses the best manners in which students and educators can gain the most from technology in grades 9-12. Stowell states that since students are so accustomed to technology today, it can be easily integrated into the classroom to hit upon every student's interests and learning styles. He argues that information that is portrayed digitally grasps the attention of the student, and engages them to want to learn the lesson that is being presented. Next, managing student's grades and classroom performance can be completed more effectively through programs like Excel. Also these same programs (like a database) can be used to group high achieving students with those who need a little help, so that the teacher can create heterogeneous groups in the classroom. Moreover, students can access their creative side with technology by making slide shows to creating movies. Finally, Stowell states that technology in the classroom can allow students and teachers to communicate more efficiently. Richard Stowell's article provides effective ways in which technology in the secondary classroom can fully maximize the learning experience for students, as well as teachers.

As can be seen in the article, Stowell believes that using technology in the classroom can benefit a student greatly in their academic experience. He recommends that teachers take advantage of new technological devices to engage students in the classroom. For example using websites that allow you to create games such as Jeopardy, that can help make lessons fun and effective.

I, personally agree with Stowell's stand that technology in the classroom can not only help the communication between students and teachers during lessons, but also increase their intake of knowledge. As a future high school educator myself, I believe it is important that I use the new technology of the age to my advantage in teaching my students; that way I am taking something they enjoy, but at the same time incorporating educational details so that they are learning. However, I do believe that as educators we need to be careful with integrating technology in the classroom; there are boundary lines that should not be crossed, this could lead to technology ruling the classroom, and the students really getting nothing out of the lesson. But if used carefully, technology can be a great way to enrich the educational experience.



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