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Personal Philosophy: Technology in Education
The use of technology in the classroom has increased greatly over the past few years and
is reshaping the nature of learning in the classroom (Singh, 2021). The current technological
programs available provide differentiated instruction for all academic levels and promote student
learning. Blending traditional learning and digital technology enhances the quality of education
for all students, and Danniels et al. (2020) lists the following benefits of incorporating
technology; promotes child-centered pedagogy, improves the efficiency of assessing student
learning, improves student learning and ability to reflect, and supports formative and summative
assessments. Technology continues to evolve and provide an enriching process for both teachers
and students in the classroom. Educators have the responsibility to keep up and use the latest
tools given to promote and better student learning. More specifically, Christian educators have
the responsibility to steward what the Lord has given to them in a way to benefits others and
glorifies the Lord. Technology allows students to learn in a way that is more catered to their
specific needs, and because of this, teachers should strive to utilize this tool.
Teachers’ Professional Obligation to Technology
Teachers are professionally obligated to provide every student with a quality education;
therefore, teachers are obligated to utilize the current tools given to them, and in recent years,
technology has become increasingly more important. The internet and digital technologies have
proven to alter individual habits, behaviors, and relationships. The usage of technology has
increased student motivation and encouraged physical and emotional growth, mental
development, imaginative play, and creativity. K-12 students have more access to websites,
programs, articles, and other digital resources (Statti, 2020). Technology allows teachers to easily
differentiate activities for students based on their specific academic level. This allows each
student to expand his/her knowledge in a capacity that is relevant and catered to his/her needs.
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Students learn best when their needs are met and are able to challenge themselves in a way
where they are able to understand and grow. In addition, digital literacy is a skill that educators
must develop in their students to ensure their students are set up for successful academic careers
and other future endeavors (Statti, 2020).
A Biblical Defense for Technology
Christians are called to utilize every resource given to point others to Christ and advance
His Kingdom, and as a Christian educator, the obligations are not different. Christian educators
are called to utilize every resource given to point their students to Christ and use the classroom
as a mission field to advance His kingdom. 1 Peter 4:10 states, “God has given each of you a gift
from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another” (New Living
Translation, 2008). Connecting this verse to technology in the classroom shows that Christian
educators are to use the gifts from God to serve others well. For example, the use of technology
serves each student by differentiating instruction to meet his/her needs. Every good and perfect
gift comes from above, and the Lord allowed educators the opportunity to use technological tools
to aid students. Educators can look to James 1:17 to understand that every resource is given from
the Heavenly Father to utilize to serve students; “Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming
down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or
casts a shifting shadow” (New Living Translation, 2008).
Teachers have the unique responsibility and privilege to help guide students to success,
and as stated in Proverbs 22:6, teachers should direct students to the right path; “Direct your
children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it” (New Living
Translation, 2008). Directing students to enter the right path in life is to provide them with all of
the resources and tools possible to educate them, and in this case, digital literacy is a crucial skill
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for students to learn. Technology should be taught and utilized effectively everyday to aid
students to success.
Current Technology Approach
When lesson planning, educators should consider different ways to incorporate
technological aspects into the lesson. There are many different digital programs that can and
should be utilized everyday for students. For example, Lexia Core 5 is a program that should be
used in an approach to using technology in the classroom. This program differentiates and caters
to each students’ literacy needs. The instruction and activities are differentiated based on the
student’s reading level. Educators can use YouTube to present videos about the current topic
being studied in class, and YouTube can be used to take virtual field trips to places being studied
in the classroom.
Conclusion
Technology usage has increased greatly in the classroom in recent years, and it has
proven to be a wonderful way to differentiate instruction and promote student learning. Because
technology and digital literacy has become such a crucial skill, teachers are professionally
obligated to expose their students to the different technological tools. Educators should always
utilize the latest tools that are proven to create a successful classroom. More specifically,
Christian educators should always use the resources given by the Lord to serve the students in a
way that will ensure their success. The use of technology in the classroom has increased student
motivation and success and should become an integral part of lesson planning.
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References
Danniels, E., Pyle, A., & DeLuca, C. (2020b). The role of technology in supporting classroom
assessment in play-based kindergarten. Teaching and Teacher Education, 88, 102966.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2019.102966
NLT Study Bible. (2008). Tyndale House Publishers.
Singh, M. N. (2021). Inroad of digital technology in education: Age of digital classroom.
Higher Education for the Future, 8(1), 20-30. https://doi.org/10.1177/2347631120980272
Statti, A., & Torres, K. M. (2020). Digital Literacy: The need for technology integration and its
impact on learning and engagement in community school environments. Peabody
Journal of Education, 95(1), 90–100. https://doi.org/10.1080/0161956X.2019.1702426
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