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ABC Community School
December 2, 2019
Claudia Vourvoulidis
Technology in school is a big debate, two sides strongly believing they are right. One
thinks technology in school is bad and should be banned, and only a “distraction. Well, I
disagree with this. I believe technology in school is a good thing and should be used, along with
encouraged to further students' educational journey so they are prepared for the future.
Everyday technology is advancing and spreading, appearing nearly everywhere nowadays
including schools. Each day students interact with technology outside of school, making them
very familiar with it and they tend to know more than adults. Using technology in school can
make it easier for them, since it is something they are very familiar with. Nowadays they mostly
know how to learn through technology, so using it in the classroom would make it easier
(Wantulok,T).
Also, regular lectures have limitations while technology does not. Students can access or
learn almost everything through a computer, while working at their own pace. Whether that’s
ahead of other students or a bit of a slower pace. Teachers can also create creative ways to teach
lessons such as digital field trips, integrating social media, gaming websites, or even a classroom
calendar. This could eliminate long lectures or boring written assignments (Wantulok,T)..
Even though not everyone is on board with the idea, they need to for the student's sake in
order to prepare them for the future. If teachers want students to be successful in the future, they
need to be familiar with technology. It is becoming a big part in nearly every industry and job, so
the sooner students learn and become comfortable, the better. “Technology has made itself part
of every aspect of our lives today, and the students who understand it are the ones who succeed
in the business world.” (Wantulok,T).
Schools are already starting to make the use of technology in school more common with
online testing. Most schools have integrated this method of testing since it is an easy and
efficient way to grade and get a lot of tests done in a short amount of time. Plus, it can be used to
check student’s progress almost instantly. It allows teachers to track how well a student
understands specific subjects, and what needs to be worked on.
In conclusion, technology in schools cannot be avoided. It is a part of everyday life and
students use it every day. Schools should use this to their advantage to help their students and to
track progress. If technology is used right it can allow students the time they need to learn and
prepare them for the future, while saving time and keeping them engaged.
Source
Wantulok, T. (n.d.). How Important is Technology in Education? Pine Cove's Top 10
Reasons. Retrieved from https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-importance-of-technology-in-
education-pine-coves-top-10-reasons.
Technology Content Standard Addressed:
Empowered Learner
Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating
competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. 1b Students build
networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process.
Knowledge Constructor
Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge,
produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.
3a Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other
resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.
Innovative Designer
Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by
creating new, useful or imaginative solutions. 4b Students select and use digital tools to plan and
manage a design process that considers design constraints and calculated risks.
Creative Communicator
Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using
the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. 6a. Students
choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or
communication.
Other Content Standard Addressed:
3. Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop
over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the
theme.
Name of Lesson: Great Gatsby Blog Post
Grade Level Appropriateness: 9-12
Technology Standard:
Empowered learner 1b, knowledge constructor 3a, innovative designer 4b, creative
communicator 6a.
Other standard:
Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop
over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the
theme.
Objective: Students will be able to write an online blog post in the perspective of any character
from “The Great Gatsby” in order to show their understanding of the character's feelings and
goals, while familiarizing themselves with an online source.
Materials needed to facilitate the lesson:
-A computer
-Copy of “The Great Gatsby”
-Character notes students have taken throughout the book
Suggested group size: Students will work individually but may share notes or ideas with other
students.
Procedures:
Students will log on to weebly.com and create a free account
From there, students will begin to create a “blog post” from any of the characters from “The
Great Gatsby”
It must contain at least two paragraphs pertaining to the character’s feelings, what they think
about at least one other character, and their initial goal at any point in the story written in the
character’s perspective. As if they are the ones writing it.
The url for their site can be their first and last name. Character name can be added if not
available.
Their “blog post” can be formatted any way they desire, only requiring the name of the character,
an appropriate title of their choice, and at least one photo of the character they have chosen.
Assessment: Students can earn a maximum of 20/20. In order to receive full credit, they must
choose a character a character from “The Great Gatsby” and create a Weebly blog post from the
perspective of the character. It must include at least two paragraphs from the character’s
perspective sharing their feelings, thoughts on at least one character, and their goal. Along with a
title and one photo of the character.
Student sample:
https://claudiavour.weebly.com/

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Everyday technology is advancing and spreading, appearing nearly everywhere nowadays

in the business world.” (Wantulok,T).

understands specific subjects, and what needs to be worked on.

In conclusion, technology in schools cannot be avoided. It is a part of everyday life and

Wantulok, T. (n.d.). How Important is Technology in Education? Pine Cove's Top 10

Reasons. Retrieved from https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-importance-of-technology-in-

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