Mobile Technology: Teachers v Technology

Mobile Technology has become a frequent way of learning in educational settings and has become more of a way of teaching multiple subjects rather than only be an object for learning in ICT classrooms. Boticki, et al (2015) stated, "Mobile Technology provides a range of new ways to learn, such as promoting authentic learning environments in the classroom thanks to mobile technology, allowing students to make connections to their classroom lessons on learning."
   But the main question is, is this new profound way of learning more important than teachers?
Keengwe et al, (2008) said, "Technology is not a substitute for good instruction; effective teachers should strive to integrate technology into their lessons to engage multiple learning styles of diverse learners and abilities in the classroom." Therefore it could be said that teachers will always be a part of teaching but may become the 'facilitators' rather than the prominent individual in the learning process.
Although technology introduces upgraded ways of learning, it is the influential role  and abilities of teachers that allow technology to be a part of the curriculum, therefore a balance between the teachers instructions and technological advances could be the improvement that education settings need for the future.


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Leonard, J. (2013) How Early Childhood Educators are initially integrating tablet technology in the curriculum. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. pp.5-6.

Mobile Technology

Mobile technology is described as ‘all those technological devices, which are portable and lightweight and either through data cables or through wireless connections and have internet capability.’ Keengwe & Bhargava (2014, cited in Beauchamp, G pg.89). Devices such as iPads, tablets and laptops seem to be more commonly used to support and enhance learning and development within the classroom as they provide apps such as Puppet Pals and Padlet for both practitioners and children to use. As technology is continuously developing and becoming more affordable for schools to purchase, can we assume that technology could potentially take over the role of teacher.

Keengwe & Bhargava (2014) Mobile Technologies in the Classroom. In Beauchamp, G. (2017) Computing and ICT in the Primary School: From Pedagogy to Practice. Second Edition, Routledge. Pg. 89