The first post I read was titled #EDTECH REFLECTIONS FOR PRESERVICE TEACHERS. He addressed a few questions someone had emailed him. The first question was "What are some of your favorite technology tools that you use in your classroom?" He responds by saying that he does not have a favorite. He does name a few he likes, but then goes on to say that it's dangerous to focus on the technology. He says that it is important to keep in mind what you are trying to get across to the students and choose the best technology to do that. The second question was "What are the responses you get from your students about using technology in the classroom? The parents’ responses?" He responds to this by saying the kids couldn't care less. They care about what they are doing, not what technology they are using. "When first introducing a new piece of technology into your classroom, what are some ways you help your students adjust? Do you teach them how to use the tools or do you prefer just letting them explore and find out on their own?" was the third question. Mr. Ferriter replies to this by saying that kids don't need to be taught how to use technology. They are good at "tinkering" with it until they figure it out. "What are some of the successes and challenges you have faced when using different forms of technology?" was the last question. He does address a few problems in reply to this question, but focuses on one. He focus that teachers using technology in their classrooms daily need to be resilient. Technology can change and it will. We have to change with it.
The second post I read was a reality check. Ferriter titles it "Teaching is a Grind." He begins by talking about teacher appreciation week. He goes on to talk about the daily struggles he faces as a teacher. He walks you through his day to show you the time consumed life of a teacher. Ferriter also talks about his finical struggle. How teachers are underpaid and unappreciated. I found this blog to be enlightened. This was my response to his post:
"It’s not everyday that you get to read the gods honest true from a teacher who is actually going through as what you call “the grind”. As a student in the process of becoming a teacher I have to admit that what you had to say was a little nerve racking. I consider myself somewhat of a realist and am aware that teachers are not paid well. I am also aware that they are unappreciated. Despite all of this, I can tell by the way you talk about your students that “the grind” is worth it. I appreciate such a truthful response to Teacher Appreciation Week."
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