Blog #1 Media Technology in the Classroom
Welcome to According to Katanie, where I share my ramblings and thoughts! My name is Katanie. I am an English Literature student at CSUN, finishing up my last semester. I am an older student, having returned to school after a long hiatus where I raised three children. My interests lie in reading and writing. I am not an educator and do not aspire to be, but through the wonders and challenges of parenthood, my opinions on the process of education are held from the standpoint of a mother who took an active role in helping her children in and outside of the classroom. I have also been a homeschool educator for my child with learning disabilities. I believe that media technology can play a beneficial role in teaching. In considering the use of technology, we must first acknowledge that children spend quite a bit of time on digital devices. The use of phones, computers, and video game systems rule most of their free time. They communicate with each other through these devices. They