1,0.1 Candidates will be able to understand the pros and cons of technology from a variety of critical perspectives and apply that understanding to evaluating current and potential technology in schools and society.
I worked with a partner to create a class presentation about Nobel's book, Algorithm of Oppression. We led a discussion about how Nobel’s narrative connected to schools, society, and social capital. We decided to examine the Google search engine and the algorithms found within our Google accounts, then we had our classmates compare their results. As a class we discussed how this can create bias search results. From our research and Nobel’s, we thought that algorithms should be considered when using technology with students.
10.2 Candidates will be able to demonstrate how technology can be used to empower some and disempower others in schools.
In Nobel’s narrative he discussed different ideas on how algorithms can affect society. We compared how Noble’s narrative impacted schools. The algorithms can empower schools and disempower others by the results the students are receiving based on the algorithms. Also, students are more vulnerable than others to misrepresentation and misclassification. Students need to be taught on how to use the technology in a beneficial way that can empower their learning. Algorithms of Oppression
10.3 Candidates will be able to use critical frameworks to think about the value of specific technologies. I wrote a reflection about Turkle’s narrative and how technology has a negative effect on peoples' lives. My paper reflects on how Turkle’s beliefs about the use of technology in schools builds an environment where people become distant. This reflects on the way teachers use technology appropriately and know what can be the outcome if they use it in the wrong way.