Reflection #8

In class last night for methods and materials with ESOL students we had a discussion about technology. At first we had to come up with our own definition, and then we read an extended version which included technology as an idea as well, not just as an electronic gadget. I thought this was really interesting. What really stuck out to me from the discussion we had about technology is that, it is still essential to be a good teacher. If you can use technology to enhance the lesson then you should, but still focus on being the best teacher you can be. We talked about how some teachers have fantastic technology and they think that it hides their poor teaching skill, when it really doesn't. So for me I reflected on I need to think about how and why am I using technology in my lessons? Am I using it to enhance the lesson or am I using it to hide an insecurity about my teaching?