My classroom in 5 years and Time after Time

When I think of my classroom 5 years from now, I think of computers everywhere. I think that laptops will be integrated much more into student's everyday practices. I feel that everything will be posted (assignments, homework, etc) directly onto the Internet. Everything will be quick, fast, and efficient. Students will be increasingly adept with all things technological.

And that is what scares me. Though I feel that technology is a great tool that should be used, I am afraid that it will take over the classroom. No longer will students be required to read books, discuss in class, or turn in group projects. There will no growth or richness in teaching if technology become the center of everything.

I love to hold a book in my hand and turn the pages. I love seeing student's notes in the margin and pages turned down. I am not willing for that to go away, regardless of the greatness of technology.