Pedagogy before Technology - Jessica Martinez
Pedagogy before Technology In today’s digital age, technology has become a major part of education, offering new tools and opportunities for learning. When thinking about "Pedagogy before technology" there is an emphasis on the importance of prioritizing effective teaching methods over the tools used to deliver them. This perspective ensures that education remains centered on the needs of students, fostering critical thinking, engagement, and meaningful learning experiences. This essay explores the thoughts behind this approach and examines how pedagogy can guide the use of technology to create an environment where both students and educators thrive. Students’ views on technology are based on engagement and entertainment, with the majority of their interests tied to social media known as “Socials” and have algorithms that are geared towards the student's interests and feelings. My views as an educator on technology are similar to students in the classroom today’s feeling,...