Technology in Education

After watching the "Pay Attention" video on YouTube.com today in class (link below), it made me think of how much technology I plan on using in my classroom. I generally know my way around a computer, but would not consider myself too computer savvy, I have an iPod and a cellphone, and do my fair share of text messaging, but how could I incorporate that into the classroom?

Last semester one of my professors was discussing the material we had to cover for class, and realizing that it is way too much to cover in one semester suggested that maybe he would start a podcast for us. Since we all have access to a computer, and therefore iTunes, it would be quite possible. I remember thinking that that idea seemed possibly a bit too advanced, since I had never been exposed to technology like that in the classroom. Later, though, I realized that it makes a lot of sense. It is perfect for students who have to miss class for either an illness or personal reasons, and can still keep up with the curriculum in a way.

Will I be able to bring that technology into my classroom? Hopefully. Will my students be able to understand the technology? Definitely. It will most likely get to a point that they would expect advanced technology incorporated into the lessons. As a teacher, I will have to understand that and make any attempt possible to achieve that. I feel that by the time I will be teaching, it will be a sort of in-between as to the "traditional" teaching methods of lecture, chalkboards, and dittos, versus the technology of smart boards, podcasts and internet projects.

Link to Pay Attention video on YouTube.com: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEFKfXiCbLw