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A Blended Classroom: Old Teaching Styles and New Technology

Kaitlyn Stancliffe
March 13, 2019
Dr. David Marshall
Brigham Young University- Idaho

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Table of Contents
Cover Page......................................................................................................................................1
Title Page........................................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents............................................................................................................................4
About Me........................................................................................................................................5
Abstract..........................................................................................................................................6
Current Teaching Trends Article.....................................................................................................7
Advertisement..............................................................................................................................10
Interviews.....................................................................................................................................11
Back Page......................................................................................................................................15

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About Me
My name is Kaitlyn Stancliffe. I was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. I am the

youngest child of four. I have two older sisters and one brother. My birthday is October 30, and
I am 20 years old. Some of my favorite things to do are hang out with friends, hiking, baking,
and art.
My Goals

My goal is to one day become a special education teacher. Ever since I was young, I have
wanted to be a teacher. I knew it would be a good fit for me.
Although I never knew I would want to do special education. I would love to teach children
every day and watch them learn and grow. I want a career where I feel like I am needed. I want
to help others in some
way. Becoming a teacher would allow me to accomplish those things.

Something that helped me choose this major is my brother and my old job. My brother
has autism, and I have seen it affect him in many different ways. I want to be
there to help those kids who struggle with disabilities. At my old job, I was a caretaker for a 28-
year-old woman who suffers from angelman syndrome. Working there impacted me and made
me want to pursue a career in special education.
My Philosophy of Education

I believe every child has the right to learn, and that they should be treated equally.
Every child is different and will learn differently because they struggle with different things. I
also believe that children need to learn in a fun and caring environment. I know that every child
has the potential to learn and accomplish great things. All they need is someone to be there for
them to motivate them so they can achieve great things. [301]

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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to inform readers of blended technology. Technology is
becoming such a huge part of education. There is no avoiding it. It is important for teachers
adapt to this new teaching trend, because students already have. Students are already so
technological savvy and can use electronics better than most adults. But how much technology
should be allowed in the classroom? Teachers need to find the perfect balance for their
classrooms because each classroom is different. It is crucial that we still use the “old ways” of
teaching. Students need to learn the basics of reading, writing, science, and mathematics.
Teachers should not rely on technology to teach their students. If you are a good teacher, you
can still teach students regardless if you have technology in your class or not. Although
technology can be so helpful in students learning. Showing a video clip can sometimes be more
beneficial than you trying to explain it. Students can learn so much independently on a laptop
or computer doing research or playing educational games. Not to mention students love
technology. Most students are more willing to be more involved and interested in their work if
they can use technology. That is just how this generation works. With technology, students can
learn in a more hands-on way and can be more involved in their learning. Throughout this
article we will learn the benefits and downfalls of technology. This article will also cover how
important technology really is in the classroom. There always comes a point when you can have
too much of something, and we do not want that with technology in a classroom. Students
should not rely on technology and electronics to learn. Which is why this article will talk about
finding ways to have a blended classroom, incorporating old teaching styles with technology.
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and New Technology
presentation programs, spreadsheet
Technology creators, chrome books, drawing pads,
The past few years have been educational games, and graphic organizers
are some of the new forms of technology in
monumental for schools. There have been classrooms. With these new tools, there are
so many changes with technology. There endless ways to learn.
are several new technologies that have
been implemented in classrooms across Not all classrooms have these tools
America. They come and go because there available. But more and more continue to
are always new devices coming out. It is get these tools to help their students learn
difficult to keep up with current technology as much as they can in the best way
trends. In education, it is said that possible.
something will usually stay current for five
years, but technology-wise it will only stay How Important is Technology in
current for about two years. It is almost Education?
necessary for teachers to keep up with
current technologies and to learn how to Students have been learning
implement them in their classrooms. Many interactively because of their constant
are saying that using technology in their surrounding of electronics. They can learn
classrooms makes teaching easier. in a more hands-on way now. By having
access to the internet, it gives students
Researchers found that in 8,000 several ways they can learn different
schools throughout the United States, 58% concepts. Having your students engage in
of principals have implemented technology technology is good because they can learn
in the classroom. Researchers also found multi-tasking skills. Technology makes
that 63% of teachers use tablets. Over half teaching and learning more fun and
of the schools are using technology in the meaningful. It is such a huge asset for
classroom. This just shows how important students.
technology is, and how many people are
using it in schools. “The ability to use Since most students have access to
technology within a school or class technology in classrooms they are able to
environment engages students in active learn at their own pace. Children have the
learning and establishes a foundation for ability to take more time on their work and
the development of independent learning,” go over past lessons. Children that are
says Melissa Skinner. Letting your students ready to move ahead are able to do so as
use technology in your classroom helps well. This also helps the teacher because
students participate more in learning, which they have more time and are able to work
is so important because the student will with their students on a one on one basis.
learn much more that way.
Downfall of Technology
New Forms of Technology With all these new advances and
Education is evolving fast. More and
benefits of technology comes some
more technology keeps going into the downfalls. Students have become so used
classroom. Computers, word processors, to being entertained with phones,
computers, or televisions that sometimes
they have difficulties going without them. It
is difficult for both parents and teachers to

find the perfect balance for students use of 8
technology. It is a constant struggle to
encourage children to get out of the house internet and to have a backup plan in case
and get off their electronics. you are not able to get your materials to
load online.
Excessive technology can cause
some serious problems in children. It can Blending Old with the New
cause symptoms of depression, ADHD, Teachers will be using the basics of
behavioral problems and difficulty with
focusing. teaching forever. They will always have to
teach reading, writing, science, and
Technology can be a huge mathematics because all students need to
distraction for students of any age. If the know that for their future. But how much
teacher does not set clear rules and technology should teachers implement into
guidelines for students when they are their classrooms? It is hard to know. All
allowed to be on electronics, then it can be teachers are different. Some teachers do
misused. Students are allowing technology better using no technology and teaching
to consume their lives and be their main from books and other resources. Some
way to communicate with others. teachers do better if they have a video to go
along with their lesson, or if they have
Old Teaching Styles students do research themselves on the
The old way of teaching is still topic of the lesson. There are a lot of
different factors that play into this. But we
essential in a classroom. Children need to do know that there is no “right way” for
be learning the basics of reading, writing, how much technology to have available in
science and mathematics. They still need to the classroom. It is important to blend both
learn from a teacher. You do not need teaching styles together, especially because
technology to teach those basics, although technology is a big part of this new
it can sometimes be helpful, it is not generation. A lot of students learn well
necessary. Also, every class and group of using the internet. By blending both of
children are different. Some may be more these teaching styles and getting the
focused and learn more if they do not have balance of both will help your students
electronics in the classroom and vice versa. learning immensely. Teachers need to
Teachers are there in a classroom to lead make sure they are not only teaching with
and guide students. They are there to technology and that they can create lesson
answer any question that students come plans and teach with that. It is not good to
across. rely only on technology to teach. A good
teacher will be able to find a perfect
Teachers have been using the basic balance between the two teaching styles
ways of teaching for years and it has been and teach effectively. [1040]
working great. Technology is not necessary
to learn. If you are a good teacher, you
should still be able to make an impact on
students learning without electronics. There
are many times where the internet goes
down or the Wi-Fi is too slow to load your
materials, so you have to do without
technology. It is important not to rely on

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Interviews 11
Cherilyn Stancliffe, Panama Buena Vista
School District, Bakersfield, California Valerie Therioult, 9th grade student at
Taylor’s Crossing Public Charter School,
1) How is technology beneficial in the Idaho Falls
classroom?
1) How is technology beneficial in the
Cherilyn: “Some children can be learning classroom?
independently while on the computer,
while some kids are getting individual Valerie: “It makes assignments easier when
learning from the teacher.” they involve writing or research.”

2) How is technology a disadvantage in 2) How is technology a disadvantage in
the classroom? the classroom?

Cherilyn: “It can be a distraction. For Valerie: “It distracts people. They look up
example, some students have a smart memes and other junk.”
watch and are looking at that instead of
paying attention to the teacher.” 3) What is a good balance between old
teaching styles and technology
3) What is a good balance between old teaching styles?
teaching styles and technology
teaching styles? Valerie: “A good balance would be having a
teacher use a smartboard and the students
Cherilyn: “It is important to use a little of take notes in a physical book. Like in
both. Until you get a good feel of how your History.”
children are learning the best.”
4) Should teachers be required to use
4) Should teachers be required to use technology in their classrooms?
technology in their classrooms?
Valerie: “Teachers should choose their own
Cherilyn: “No, because children should be methods, but it can be useful.”
focusing on the basics of reading, writing,
and math. Which does not require a 5) Can lessons and objectives still be
computer.” taught well without using
technology in a classroom?
5) Can lessons and objectives still be
taught well without using Valerie: “Yes.”
technology in a classroom?

Cherilyn: “Yes, children have always learned
that way and can still learn that way.
However, kids are so used to being
entertained with technology, that it is hard
for them to pay attention without it.”

Angela Therioult, 12th grade student at 12
Thunder Ridge High School, Idaho Falls
Kim Eagar, High School Teacher in Peoria,
1) How is technology beneficial in the Arizona
classroom?
1) How is technology beneficial in the
Angela: “It helps when doing research and classroom?
typing papers and also for turning things in
from home.” Kim: “Technology is a great way to support
or enhance a lesson but should never
2) How is technology a disadvantage in replace a teacher. “Technology is great but
the classroom? teachers are better” Technology in a
classroom allows for variety it can show a
Angela: “It can be very distracting and make visual understanding of the material, it can
it harder for students to focus.” be used to review or reinforce material, it
can allow students to interact with material,
3) What is a good balance between old assess material and most importantly give a
teaching styles and technology student the opportunity to be creative with
teaching styles? their learning and make it their
own. Technology has opened up
Angela: “I think a good balance would be if opportunities for students to learn
teachers mostly used technology, but still materials different ways and get help with
used enough old-style teaching so students content when they may not understand it
can learn to find things using different completely. High school kids can use it to
methods.” prepare and practice for exams such as the
ACT or SAT, communicate with teachers
4) Should teachers be required to use and their peers and turn it assignments.”
technology in their classrooms?
2) How is technology a disadvantage in
Angela: “Yes.” the classroom?

5) Can lessons and objectives still be Kim: “If technology is not used well and
taught well without using expectations are not made clear,
technology in a classroom? technology can become a distraction in a
classroom and miss used by the
Angela: “Yes, but it really depends on how students. Many students have never been
good the teacher is.” taught the good and bad aspects of
technology so it has become the most
important part of their world. Technology
has become a way to judge their self-worth
and purpose. Also, many kids have allowed
social media and technology to be their only
line of communication. We want students
to still engage in conversations with
teachers and other students. Old fashion

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is becoming a dying behavior. Kids prefer
and will allow the use of technology to ways. Technology definitely has a place in
consume them if you allow it inside or the classroom it is just finding out what
outside a classroom. Many students works best, which is not the same for every
struggle with verbal communication, it teacher or every student.”
takes a conscious effort for some students
to interact with others, they are content 4) Should teachers be required to use
with just interacting with their phone, technology in their classrooms?
computer, etc. I have been teaching for 23
years, so I have had the opportunity to Kim: “No, I feel students should have the
teach with and without technology and opportunity to create and show
prefer to do the teaching in my classroom, a understanding using technology but
teacher is supposed to interact with teachers should not be required to use
students to learn the from his/her kids. technology in their classroom as a teaching
Data and test scores do not tell you method.”
everything about a student, everyday
interaction with kids will tell you the most 5) Can lessons and objectives still be
about your students. When a teacher takes taught well without using
the time to make sure a student technology in a classroom?
understands the student is more liking to be
respond in a positive manner which opens Kim: “Absolutely lessons can be taught in
the door to students asking more questions the classroom without technology, teachers
when they do not understand, this is have been doing it for years. I great lesson
something technology cannot do in a allows the students to engage in the
classroom. learning which does not require technology
to do so. There are many ways kids can
3) What is a good balance between old learn and understand material without ever
involving technology. It is very important
teaching styles and technology that students are doing a variety of
activities to learn the material, reviewing
teaching styles? the material, using the material at a higher
level and are assessed on the material
Kim: “It depends on the teacher, students through formative assessment. Kids can be
benefit from interacting with their teachers engaged with the material by drawing
just as teachers benefit from interacting pictures, asking questions, organizing the
with their students. The balance is not material in other formats, etc. All of which
going to be the same for every classroom or can be done without technology.”
every teacher. What a teacher does best
should be their style/method of
teaching. Some teachers are great with
technology and they can use it well in their
classroom while others just use it to
reinforce the learning through various

Vaun Thygerson, College Professor at 14
Bakersfield College and CSUB, Bakersfield,
California opportunities available for them.”

without 5) Can lessons and objectives still be
taught well without using
1) How is technology beneficial in the technology in a classroom?
classroom?
Vaun: “Yes. There have been a few times
Vaun: “For the grading aspect, technology that Wi-Fi was down and my technology
has made teaching so much easier to keep wouldn’t work and I still was able to teach
track of assignments and gives the students the lesson. Technology does make it easier
24/7 access to their percentages. It’s easier and more exciting for the students, but you
to share PowerPoint slides with the can teach without it using textbooks, role
projector and then post it online for the playing games, note taking, group games
students to review. and activities, etc.”

2) How is technology a disadvantage in
the classroom?

Vaun: “Too much technology can be
distracting and overwhelming. Also, you’re
at the mercy of Wi-Fi and if it’s not
working, you have no access to the online
components of your lessons.”

3)What is a good balance between old
teaching styles and new technology
teaching styles?

Vaun: “I try to incorporate both styles when
teaching. I have the students write down
notes while watching an online video. I also
make sure that what they learn through
using technology, they practice in class
while in groups”

4)Should teachers be required to use
technology in their classrooms?

Vaun: “Because technology is so engrained
in the lives of our students, I think some
amount of technology should be required to
keep their attention. A lot of publishers have
support applications to help for their tests. It
would be said to miss out on the online

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“Technology will not
replace great teachers
but technology in the

hands of great
teachers can be
transformational.”

–George Couros

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