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media type="custom" key="10372202" Questions: 1. Do you believe that computer technology should be used in the classroom? Why or why not? Yes, to certain extent, it shouldn’t replace social interaction.

2: What are the benefits of using computer technology in the classroom? Technology is more engaging for children and saves time for teacher and students. The use of technology can be cost effective.

3: What are the drawbacks of using computer technology in the classroom? Information may not be accurate, children can lose out on social interaction and it would need to be a good investment that saves the schools money.

4: What are your own personal barriers to using technology in the classroom? The students may be more up to date on technology then the teacher and technology is always changing and as a teacher you would need to be continually learning about technology.

5: What are two goals that you could work toward this semester to overcome those barriers? We can be more aware about the new technologies to help us feel comfortable in the classroom. And secondly, we can discover more sites and use them.

Summary: As future teachers we can become aware of the new technologies that we can apply to our classrooms. Also, become open to the benefits and drawbacks of technologies.