Education and technology seem to go hand-in-hand. I say this because there are many advances in technology that often get integrated into the class room. These technological integrations ranged from computer labs in schools and all the way to iPads being issued to each student to follow along on power points. Some may say that these advancements in technology create more of a distraction more than anything, however I feel that if the technology is administered and monitored sufficiently, than the educational opportunities are limitless.
Some personal experiences I have had with facing new technology started when I was in the fourth grade and had my first computer class, which at the time was in a very small computer lab on the old box-like apple computers. As time went along the computer and technology placed within far exceeded any body's previous expectations. For instance by the time I reached my senior year in high school, teachers were using smart boards (which are basically giant touch screen computers mounted on the wall, replacing old projection screens), and students were given iPads with applications to follow along with the teachers power point right at our own desk. These advancements helped me as a student because the amount of educational information that was now easily accessible to me was astounding, which in turn supplemented my overall learning.
