My philosophy of digital learning is simple and no different from my general teaching philosophy. I believe that technology is only a tool meant to improve education, but it is a critical tool in a disembodied learning environment. No matter how efficient or advanced technology they are, they cannot replace the teacher. As a future teacher, I think it is very important to stay up to date with new information and find the best ways to connect the material to students. I have found that technology can provide practical, interactive, usable lessons and activities that help them develop a positive attitude toward learning. Research shows that students learn better and are more engaged in class when technology is integrated into their learning experience. I have noticed that most students today are constantly using technology in one form or another. Whether it’s being on social networking, blogging, texting, streaming music or even shopping, it’s clear that technology is an integral part of their lives. Therefore, instead of using proven methods that have been used for years, it would be more beneficial to teach students using technology that is more convenient for most people. But I also have to keep in mind that when I use technology, not everyone has equal access to all the benefits of technology, and many people do not even own a computer. So I need to create equal access for all and ensure that all my students have the same conditions to do the work, which may include additional knowledge of technology. I have noticed many times that people often get excited about using technology and forget that technology can both enhance our learning and create a digital divide between different social groups. My students and colleagues are different, and while a disembodied learning environment can have many positives, the fact that people have different learning styles and different understandings of, exposure to, and experience with technology requires me to adapt my use of technology. into a special education environment. That’s why my teaching philosophy is very simple in a disembodied learning environment; technology is a tool – any tool can have both positive and negative results when used. As a future teacher, my goal is to promote student learning using various tools that are most appropriate and help to achieve the best possible results, taking into account all the circumstances. I believe that one of the goals of education is to communicate something meaningful, which requires that any technology I use must also be meaningful. Without the thoughtful use of technology, I cannot engage and challenge my students.
