Technology: A Means to an End

After having spent a great deal of time researching different technology tools for the classroom, I have gained a new understanding of the myriad of tools available for teachers to create an engaging and interactive classroom environment, many of which I will seek to implement in the future as my role of an educator. However, for the purpose of this post, I would like to focus on a different aspect of technology in the classroom. With all the different tools and technology available to teachers, I wonder if it ever gets in the way of the focusing on teacher and student relationships and passionate teachers. Does the implementation of technology ever become more of a focus then the actual teacher or the content? I pose these questions not to question the implementation of technology in the classroom but rather questions to constantly be aware of while implementing technology in the classroom in order to create an enriched learning environment. Recently I read an article discussing the use of technology to empower people. The article argues that “technology (is) a means to an end—and that the end (is) people." Perhaps it would be beneficial to always look for ways that technology can be implemented to empower students.