I agree that integrating technology in the class can be a good thing and a bad thing.  I believe there should be a balance, we should not depend only on computers to teach our children. I know technology is the future, but we should not lose the old-fashion way of teaching. Teacher should still be the center of attention not a computer.  We have students now losing their critical thinking, they just go on the website and cut and paste information with out even reading the information. They no loonger want to read or know how to spell, the computer does everything for them. Money is a big issue because technology is expensive, it won't be fair because not all schools will have the same technology programs. I feel students in poor neighborhoods will be in a disadvantage. Also, not everyone has the money to provide computers at home for their children, so they won't be able to do homework at home.  Also, computers are not save for children, we know that there are predators out their waiting for children to go online, and their are some websites unfit for students. Teacher can't account for every minute students are on the computer and what children are actually using the computers for.  I feel technology is okay to use when there are projects that need graphics,pictures,presentations,etc... They should be used as a team project. After all, experts say that technology and computers are not all that beneficial.

I will use web logs in my classroom because they are easy ways of communicating.  I will be able to post discussions,syllabus,homework, and students will be able to interact outside the classroom. I will be able to communicate with parents on the progress of their child and address any concerns.