Sunday, November 30, 2014

The Waldorf "Non" technology school


I can't agree with a school being anti technolgy for a number of reasons;

  • in an Australian context ICT is embedded in most curricula.
  • there are many useful learning tools that technology can bring to the classroom.
  • schools have an obligation to teach students skills that are relevant to the world today and to the world in which they will emerge as adults - this without a doubt includes technological know how.

Having said that, I don't think it is the end of the world that they don't have technology, a resourceful teacher  will help overcome these shortfalls, in much the same way that a classroom without a whiteboard can still function, perhaps it will not be the most efficient but it does not stop the learning process.




1 Comments:

At January 13, 2015 at 1:56 AM , Blogger Meegan Menzies said...

Again, find your thoughts insightful. I think an effective teacher uses many methodologies and strategies in the classroom. Classrooms are such diverse environments and should be filled with a variety of learning resources. However, like you, I think technology should be one them. Although I do like the idea of students having 'technology free' lessons as a way of trying utilise other areas of their brain during the learning process.

 

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