What teachers think?

Teachers all around the world see the use of technology in student’s lives everyday. After interviewing a few teachers on campus at AWC, I was more interested with Professor Taylor. Professor Taylor has been teaching here at AWC for more than a few years now and she is one of the best teachers I have ever met. I asked her what her opinions were about technology in the role of college students and she believes that it is both good and bad for students. Professor Taylor uses technology everyday in her life as well, so she isn’t against technology. She thinks technology is beneficial for the college students if they are using it for the right reasons at the right times. She specifically said, “Academics come first, then it’s your own personal time”. She also said that a student’s focus should be directly on their homework and making sure they pass their classes before its time to Facebook chat and play call of duty online. Professor Taylor also believes that technology is good because students can get the help they need at any given time. Whether it’s researching information, or emailing professors for extra assistance. She also believes that college students need a social life, and having cell phones and computers are good for students because they are able to communicate back and forth with family and friends that are away from them. “If a student can manage both homework and their own individual time, then by all means use all the technology you need, but when you’re in my class give me my full attention.” These words from Professor Taylor stood in my mind because she has a very high strict no phone policy and she believes college students should respect her for the time she is giving to teach us what we need to know. I would like to thank Professor Taylor for her time and for giving me her honest answers to complete my interview.  

This video caught my attention because it is a conversation talking about if technology is good or bad for students. Hearing other peoples thoughts and opinions can change the way a professor may think.