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Week 1 - Assignment

During this week's reading, I began to grasp a better understanding on the importance of the Constructivism theory with the integration of technology.The constructivism classroom has often met with disapproving eyes by administrators and others that do not understand it. This was evident in this week's article, //If I Teach This Way, Am I Doing My Job?// by Debra Sprague and Christopher Dede. This article presented an insightful view of the way some administrators can be narrow-minded to the constructivism classroom and teacher.

Integrating technology successfully into the classroom is a daunting task. However, constructivism will provide a foundation for successful integration. As with any assignment or lesson, students are going to be at different levels of ability. However using technology in the classroom will help level the playing field. Students will be able to work at their own pace and gain understanding on their level. Group projects will provide for collaboration and problem solving skills to become stronger. These skills, along with the technological skills, will be necessary for the students' futures.

The Cyborg theory was a little scary. I am not sure that I am ready to be implanted with a chip. I think that if we were meant to be a robot then we would have been made that way. I do find that the Cyborg theory could be useful for students with learning disabilities or handicaps. Perhaps the chip implants would help them function in the real world. I do not feel that I am ready to see the education world as Kevin Warwick has envisioned it. I do think we need to do better at integrating technology; however, that is not the integration that I would like to see. I would like to see each student with a laptop (I know that this currently being done) and more online content so that the student controls the pace of their learning. I would love to be able to facillitate in a classroom like that.

Warwick, K.(nd). //Cyborg Life//. Youtube.com retrieved on Feb. 27, 2011 from []

Sprague, D. & Dede, C. (1999). If I Teach This Way, Am I Doing My Job: Constructivism in the Classroom. //Leading and Learning//, 27(1). Retrieved October 4, 2009 from the International Society for Technology in Education at []