Technology Autobiography
My general attitudes toward technology can be summed-up as a combination of cautioned welcome. To be honest, I have been an avid supporter of most technology: computers, medicine, engineering, architectural, design, etc. On the other hand, the humanist within has always been the sentinel of conscience guiding my over all attitude toward how we as individuals and as a society grapple with these powerful implements.
I strongly lean toward the application of technology for the betterment of society through the alleviation of human suffering worldwide. Lofty, but I believe this is a viable implementation of technology. There are many accounts of science and technology benefiting society. In hindsight, there are also many accounts of science and technology harming society.
With regard to my views on computers in the classroom, I believe that as a tool, educators have an added mechanism to enrich the learning experience. No, computers cannot teach, or improve learning by themselves. Our classrooms still need the human beings to provide direction, support, and encouragement. Most importantly, the teacher is the most appropriate learning device when it comes to human interactions, communication, and awareness. In the hands of an ineffective educator, the best computers (and software) will be ineffective in the learning process.
In the office, technology is harnessed in the age-old pursuit of the bottom line. In doing so, work, labor, the office space has changed dramatically, and continues to change. There is exponential growth and application of technology in both the classroom and the office. Computing, network, and internet technologies are a few innovations that is transforming our society. I foresee many positive applications, and innovations that can benefit society in general. Unfortunately, for every one of these constructive implementations, I am certain that there is one harmful application.
Technology can enrich the human experience, as well as alleviate human suffering. Individuals throughout the world are proving this. Computers, in concert with other technologies have a significant role in this transformation. As citizens of the "most powerful nation", we have a role in ensuring the positive, and constructive application of technology to serve society.
I strongly lean toward the application of technology for the betterment of society through the alleviation of human suffering worldwide. Lofty, but I believe this is a viable implementation of technology. There are many accounts of science and technology benefiting society. In hindsight, there are also many accounts of science and technology harming society.
With regard to my views on computers in the classroom, I believe that as a tool, educators have an added mechanism to enrich the learning experience. No, computers cannot teach, or improve learning by themselves. Our classrooms still need the human beings to provide direction, support, and encouragement. Most importantly, the teacher is the most appropriate learning device when it comes to human interactions, communication, and awareness. In the hands of an ineffective educator, the best computers (and software) will be ineffective in the learning process.
In the office, technology is harnessed in the age-old pursuit of the bottom line. In doing so, work, labor, the office space has changed dramatically, and continues to change. There is exponential growth and application of technology in both the classroom and the office. Computing, network, and internet technologies are a few innovations that is transforming our society. I foresee many positive applications, and innovations that can benefit society in general. Unfortunately, for every one of these constructive implementations, I am certain that there is one harmful application.
Technology can enrich the human experience, as well as alleviate human suffering. Individuals throughout the world are proving this. Computers, in concert with other technologies have a significant role in this transformation. As citizens of the "most powerful nation", we have a role in ensuring the positive, and constructive application of technology to serve society.
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