The importance of digital technology in modern
learning must not be underestimated. In an ever changing and growing digital
world our children need to be connected, confident and active learners. As
future teachers we must be aware of the digital technology available, and
remember that things have changed since we attended school. Gary
O’Sullivan claims that “there is growing research that suggests a disconnection
can often lead to dissatisfaction from pupils with regard to the relevance of
what and how they study at school.” (O’Sullivan, 2012, p.167). If our students
are not being engaged in a relevant way school can become a place that they
fear or dislike.
Reference List
O’Sullivan, G. (2012).
Technology and the Community. In P. John Williams (Ed.), Technology
Education for Teachers (pp. 167-197). Rotterdam, The Netherlands:
Sense Publishers.
