A Techies View of Technology Use in School
I recently sat down with, Nick Migliaccio, a twelfth grader, to ask him about the way technology is used in his life both in and out of school.
Q: Do you consider yourself "tech savvy"?
A: Yes, I enjoy learning about and using the newest and latest technologies that come out.
Q: What is your favorite technology that is out right now?
A: Well, I just really like anything that Mac makes. I have a Mac desktop, laptop and basically everything that goes with them.
Q: What is it that you find so appealing about them?
A: I am really into making short movies, so they are a must and I download music onto my iPod basically everyday.
Q: Do you feel that there is a discrepancy between the technologies that you use in your daily out-of-school-life compared to your school-life?
A: Yes, without a doubt! As soon as I get home after school I log on to my computer, even though I have probably not missed anything because everyone I know was just at school with me. I guess it just makes me feel more connected.
Q: Are there any technologies that you use out of school that you feel could be incorporated into the school curriculum?
A: Of course. We do use the Internet for researching at school, but with all of the different capabilities that are possible it could be used a lot more. Macs are a great tool for audio and visual classes. There are all sorts of games to help kids learn math and reading that would make learning a lot more fun.
Q: Do you feel that you have seen any improvements in the use of technology in your school career?
A: As I went up in grades we definitely used them more, but I think that it is important for younger grades to use them just as much. Technology surrounds us and it only makes sense that it should be used in schools.
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