Blog #2-

Definition of Educational Technology

I believe educational technology is the facilitation of technology to enhance student learning with the integration and collaboration of meaningful educational practices.

After reading about the perspectives of technology, I agree more with perspective 3 and perspective 5. As a science teacher, perspective 3 (educational technology as vocational training) is described as preparing students for work in the real world and incorporating practical ways of teaching content area. With career choices available in the science and engineering fields, students need to be able to start learning the use of technology in the classroom, in all grades. I feel this perspective coincides with perspective 5 and can essentially go hand in hand.

I would love to integrate technology in my science class in a meaningful way. Since we are a rural, poor area with minimal school funding, I need to find free integration. I would love to introduce me students to augmented reality, virtual science labs and field trips. However, I am integrating technology in a superficial way such as webquests, projects showcased through websites or powerpoint and Google Classroom.