I'm really not sure this is what I'm supposed to do, but here it is. I will be making revisions throughout the semester so hopefully this will get much better...
My philosophy for education is based on the symbiotic relationship between instruction and technology and the instructor and learner. Each depends on the other for success. The purpose of education is first to inform and then to help the learner use that information. The delivery of that information can be assisted by the use of technology and the success of the delivery depends as much upon the instructor as the learner.
The role of the instructor should be that of a leader and facilitator. I feel that students learn best when given the opportunity to work problems out themselves. An instructor should first present the basic skills and information needed to complete a task, and then allow the students to use that information in practical application. When students are allowed to reach the final objective on their own, I feel they retain the information better.
This requires the learner to take responsibility for their learning. They must use the knowledge and skills they have and apply them to the task at hand. Relying on the instructor to feed them all the information with no real practical application does not reinforce the concepts.
The role technology should play in education should be one of enhancement and assistance. Technology should never take the place of the instructor. Rather, it should assist the instructor in better-delivering the information. In many cases, technology can enhance the instruction by presenting visual, auditory, or tactile reinforcement of the information, thus increasing the students retention. When technology and instruction work together, better learning is achieved.
When the instructor and the learner work together, the quality of learning is increased. When instruction and technology work together, the quality of instruction if increased. When all work together, a superior learning experience is achieved.
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