Introductory Blog: 728 Challenge

 Introductory Blog: 728 Challenge

     1.       Who are you and what do you do? – I am Dennis Klaustermeyer and I work at United Local Schools in technology in charge of the network and any other technology we have.

     2.       What is your primary goal for taking this course? – It is part of the Instructional Media program and I am also interested in the use of digital media and technology by students as a result of my job.

     3.       What is your philosophy of education? – All students can learn and need to have differentiated instruction if need be so that they can learn in the best way(s) possible.

     4.       What do you see as the greatest benefit of using technology and/or digital media in the classroom? – Using technology and digital media gives students access to information instantaneously and globally while also engaging them in learning.

     5.       What is your biggest concern or challenge with using technology and/or digital media in the classroom? – We need to make sure that the students stay on task during its usage.  We also need the financial resources available for needed upgrades.

     6.       Provide an example of how you currently use technology and/or digital media in the classroom. – I am not currently a teacher but I have set up mobile laptop carts for students/staff to use to access needed web and network resources.

     7.       How does your classroom today differ from when you were the same age as your students? – Classrooms are more engaging both with and without technology.  Teachers are making their students active participants in learning process.