letter to the editor

Dear Editor,

          Technology has become a huge part of everyday life.  Today's kids have grown up surrounded by technology.  They would rather research online than search through a library for the same information.  In order to keep their attention and get them excited for learning, schools need to incorporate technology into the classrooms.  Teachers need stay up to date on the newest ways to use technology.  New apps or upgrades come out all the time, and there are amazing apps for teachers to use for educating their students.  Teachers should find out what interests their students, have them form a hypothesis, research it, and apply that research.  Instead of writing papers and handing it in a hard copy, allow students to try new things.  Have them create a blog or make a video that covers the same content.  Let the students be in charge of what they do.  Find ways to take students’ interest in technology and use it to get them interested in learning. 

          Most of the other professions have had to ‘upgrade’ its techniques over the years to fit the needs and wants of their consumers.  Education should be the same way.  If we can find a way to spark student interest, we can find the key to unlocking their future.  It’s worth a shot right?