In analyzing the reported interviews several issues came to the fore. The issues were very similar in each case. Some of these issues were, professional development seminar for the use of technology and engagement of students when using technology in teaching and learning. Some of issues were specifically related to; teachers, students, and administrators. However, I noted with careful interest that the issues were not unique to\u00a0 any particular institution or to any particular student or teacher.<\/p>\n
Based on my interview and those of my colleagues, I develop an interest in, and I am concerned about the use of, the word \u201cengaged\u201d in relation to students\u2019 use of technology. My interviewee made reference to her students being engaged whenever she used technology to teach. My fellow Metters alluded to this \u201cengagement\u201d of students as well. \u00a0Is it that when technology is used in teaching and learning educators observe a \u201csense of active interaction that otherwise won’t appear\u201d (Iris Chan, February 03, 2010). Is this involvement due to technology or \u201cperhaps it is the motivation factor that means more to learning than the technology\u201d Katie and Beverly? The discussion has further ignited by interest and aroused my curiosity. I am eager to explore the extent to which technology makes students more engaged in teaching and learning.<\/p>\n
My interview was different from the others with regards to how the interview was done. I did my interview via emailing. I emailed the questions to my interviewee and responded via email.\u00a0 This was not intentional but turned out to be rather unique. This was supported by one of my fellow Metters, David, who posted \u201cthe tools of technology have already been incorporated into our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
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