April 1

The other class I am taking along with this one is Critical Pedagogy. I have learned so much in that class. I was reading our chapter for homework and it was discussing ....ta da...homework. It said that we should give students time in class and a safe environment to complete homework assignments. I feel this is true. However, I feel this is especially true with homework that has anything to do with technology. First, many families do not have access to computers or various software. Second, some families may not know how to use various technology. If we as teachers assign homework, we need to be sure that students are able to complete the assigned task. I teach Kindergarten and there really is not much homework we are required to use the computer for. But for older grades there is and should be. I know during black history month the students in fourth grade at my school have to research a famous black person. They are required to use technology in this assignment. I also know that many of the children where I work do not have computers at home. I was glad to find out that time is set aside for them to use the computers in the library. I know integrating technology into homework is important. However, we cannot ask children to do things that are not possible for them. We must make a way for them to be able to complete their homework in a safe environment and with the help of others.