Journal 5

Christensen, C., & Horn, M. (2008, August/September). Disrupting class: Student-centric education is the future. Retrieved October 8, 2008, from Edutopia Web site: http://www.edutopia.org/student-centric-education-technology

According to the article “ Disrupting Class; Student-Centric Education Is the Future,” written by Clayton M Chritensen, a classroom is described as being conducted using mostly technology. This article portrays a scenario that would require less class time and less teacher instruction. Implementing technology is an important factor as long as it is implemented correctly. Having the ability to teach every student at the same time using software specifically geared for that student’s way of learning would be amazing, but what would be the teacher’s role. According to the article, teachers would be considered to be monitors and can offer assistance when needed. Technology should be implemented as an extension of learning but not as an entire form of education.

Questions
1. Who would mostly benefit from this type of teaching?
Students with disabilities, special needs, and English language learners would benefit from this technology the most because the software would specifically format for their type of learning. Also, this is an excellent way to get parents involved in understanding what their children are learning. If a child were struggling with a certain content area or concept, the parent would be able to assist her child at home by locating helpful software.
2. Do you believe the classrooms need to be transformed?
I believe that various school districts need to obtain more computers to be put in the classroom, so technology can be implemented. Technology has been created to educate our children in a more student-centered fashion, but the schools have not been given the opportunity to use this technology.