Educause's Chapter 8 was very informational and gave many examples of how to use interactive instruction along with information technology for successful learning in the classroom. It was very interesting to learn that "99% of K-12 classrooms have access to the Internet but these resources are rarely used effectively" Many relevant technological concepts are not being effectively integrated into the day-to-day classroom lessons.
I think as an educator it is important to understand that the world and technology are changing at an astounding rate. Technology is becoming more and more a important to everyday life. Our students need to have understanding of its importance and know how to use technology to enhance their learning and personal experiences. Children of today learn much differently than the students of previous generations. We as teachers need to design our curriculum in a way that is relevant to what is going on in students' lives both inside and outside of the classroom. This will help them understand the value of what they are learning and how they will use it in the future. It is hard to convey this message without somehow using technology.
Although education in the classroom is a must; the article states that "Technology teaching methods are not meant to replace traditional forms of learning, but to enrich traditional forms of learning." I believe that to mean, we need to link subject matter to technology in a meaningful way without leaving behind the tried and true classroom techniques. I agree that there must to be a balance between what is being taught interactively, and what students are learning individually in the classroom. It is important to understand this balance in order to be able to offer students a "quality education" is in the 21st century.
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