"Wired for Success"

A quote in the very beginning of the video caught my attention: "We are either going to ride this wave into the future, or we are going to get left behind as a part of the past". Colleges use technology on a regular basis, especially if you are in online classes. Therefore, it is quite impressive that schools are using these technological features in order to encourage children to learn while also preparing them for college. This method engages the students more and also is adjustable per student's needs. This also gives the teacher an abundance of resources! However, seeing the center or power house of all of this technology within the school was quite intimidating! Keeping up with new and improving technology can be a hassle with new updates coming out regularly. Furthermore, the almost full reliance on technology can be scary due to the fact that sometimes it does not work as planned. In this case, it is necessary for teachers to have "back up" plans. A school I observed at here in Springfield is using a progressive model like this one. All classrooms have smart boards, teachers have MacBooks, and students each have their own iPads. I noticed that although this can serve as a distraction for some students (having so many things accessible at their fingertips), most students were more engaged with this interactive approach to learning. I think if used correctly, this can be very beneficial in schools.