Educators today dramatically adjust their teaching methods in response to new technology over the years. Gone are the days when only chalk and board are used to provide instructions. Schools now consider the use of modern technology in classroom teaching. Indeed, nobody can deny that technology has revolutionized education.

            We are all-eyes in witnessing how the gadgets in the classroom create a more interesting and interactive environment. If only each school will be budgeted to keep current with technological trends, then the learning that takes place will become more relevant and meaningful to pupils.

            According to John Byk, a Michigan certified teacher with a Masters degree, there is a debate in some schools on how to best use new technology. The first one is the Teacher-Centered Technology. Gadgets that are used strictly by teachers are designed to enhance presentations, paper works and outside communications. It allows the teachers to transform lectures into real-time multimedia presentations.

            The second one is the Student-Centered Technology. Pupils in the classroom are given the chance to explore and to access the computers. Other schools have internet access that can be used in group projects.

            Whichever is used in your classroom at present, what counts most is the learning that takes place day after day.

By: Ma. Cristina G. Cruz | Teacher III | Limay Elem. School) | Limay, Bataan