Technology and Me

Time Line of Experiences with Technology in the Classroom

~Phillip Foster~

About Me• My name is Phillip Ikaika Foster• I started Kindergarten in 1994 at Normandy Elementary, then moved to Stoney Creek Elementary then, Ken Caryl Middle School all in Littleton, Colorado. • I graduated from high school in May 2007 from Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. • I first went to college at The University of Northern Colorado August 2007, transferred to Windward CC Spring 2010, and then finally transferred to UH Manoa Fall 2011. • When I finally graduate, I plan to teach music and choir in High School.

What is Educational Technology?

Educational Technology is the use of powerful electronic tools like

computers, projectors, audio, video, images, speakers, the internet, and

many other digital and an analog technologies to augment and assist

an instructor’s lesson.

Web Sources of the History of Technology in the Classroom

• Edutopia’s Short history on Technology integration in the classroom. http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-history

• An Educational Technology Timeline from 1999, making predictions on the future of technology in the classroom. http://people.lis.illinois.edu/~chip/projects/timeline.shtml

• The New York Times Interactive timeline of Technology in education from the early 15th century to the present. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/09/19/magazine/classroom-technology.html?_r=0

Kindergarten TechnologyBack in Kindergarden technology was sparsely used only in a entertainment setting.

Mainly televisions, overhead projectors, audio tapes, slide projectors, filmstrip projectors, and other technologies of the late 80’s and early 90’s.

High school technologyWhen in High School I used, Flat Screen Monitors, LCD Projectors, Computer Labs, PA Sound Systems, High Speed Internet, DVD Players, and many other contemporary technologies were employed in the classroom.

College Technology

By the time I entered College, Technology had taken off affordable powerful laptops, high speed wifi, Smart boards, clickers teacher websites and internet video.

A Vivid Technology Learning Experience

• Technology is growing at an exponential rate.• Everyday the world changes and grows. • New technologies, websites, and methods are

created that make learning faster and easier.

Technology I will use in my Classroom

The iPad Lab is very much like a mobile computer lab. The iPad is a great and powerful tool. As a music teacher, I can use the iPad to teach students how to read and write music. I can also use the iPad as musical instrument that is simple to learn and perform with.

Portable iPad Lab

My vision of the classroom of the future

The classroom of the future may not be a classroom at all. I see students learning at their own pace from the comfort of their homes. Students digitally traveling to school from all over the world. Everything powered by the internet and connectivity.

A Challenge For Teaching

As technology keeps it ever progressive march forward, It is important for teachers to keep well versed on new technologies to keep up with our students.

Words of Wisdom

“We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.” – David Warlick, Teacher and earlier adopter of technology in the classroom.