Sharon+Hoye

Sharon Hello I am Sharon Hoye and I must say this has been a difficult task. Not the assignment but trying to figure out how to submit it. I have enjoyed this class and the teaching under Dr. Bass, blessing to him for his patience and kindness to me as I know I have been a technology geek and a true pain. This will be my second Master's and looking forward to more education. Mobile Learning Assignment Are Mobile Technologies the future of Learning? Sharon D. Hoye Differentiated Instruction with Technology **EDET-553 OLP-OLP1 ** Dr. William Bass-Instructor June 21, 2012 **“Are Mobile Technologies the future of Learning” **  Technology and learning has become a present date issue. Teachers are placed in positions where technology and the use of technology has become a part of the everyday classroom. When faced with the question “Are Mobile Technologies the future of Learning” my response is most definitely.  With computers, cell phone usage and technology being in general being on the rise it speaks for itself that technology is and will probably play a major part of future learning. There are schools now that are paperless and students are using computers on a daily basis in and out of the classroom.  While reading information from Technology In the Future of Learning, (News Results), an article titled: CA Technologies Grant to PENCIL Wires NYC Students for success I found that CA Technologies is focused on fostering growth in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, (STEM) education in New York City Schools. They are committed to improving the quality of education for all students. CA Technologies is a company that has worked to develop unique STEM education initiative for students and help build Technology capacity. Their gifts supports Public-Private Partnership Growth and has provided $1.2 million in grant funds for PENCILS.  Also information from the Office of Education Technology-U.S. Department of Education, provides leadership for transforming education through the power of technology. They promote equity of access by ensuring a device for every learner and supporting broadband connections where children live and learn.  This information is available for reading and totally demonstrates and proves my point about Technology being a part of future learning. It may take some time for all School Districts to implement full use of Technology in their Districts but it is on the way. If more companies begin to offer financial grants or even the government begins to offer grants the use of Technology in the learning future is vastly approaching.  It will probably take some planning and implementation of some people before this is in full swing, but with computers being available in schools, (some in classrooms) and such things as promethean boards, and smart boards more is yet to come. Technology classes are being offered more than ever before which is preparing teachers for what is about to come to pass.  As society advances the improvement in education will and should also advance. Technology “toys” are getting more advanced every day to where some students are already using their I-Pads, and cell phones for educational purposes now. In regards to the question “Are Mobil Technologies the future of Learning” the answer is most definitely. I just don’t know how soon.

References <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Press Release: June 19, 2012 <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Titled: CA Technologies Grant to PENCIL Wires NYC Students for Success

<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">News Results: Technology In the Future of Learning <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Office of Educational Technology-U.S. Department of Education [|www.ed.gov/edblogs/technology] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Technology: A Catalyst for Teaching and Learning in the Classroom [|www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/rechnology/te 600.htm] Be Blessed