Integrating technology into the clasroom

I believe that integrating technology into the classroom in the 21st century is extremely important. From what we have learned so far, kids these days need to be engaged in new ways and using technology is a way to do this on their level. Using new technology, such as smart boards, is a great way to make learning fun and keep students interested. However, as one of my classmates mentioned, there also needs to be a balance between this new way of teaching and the traditional methods. I believe if we rely too heavily on this "new frontier" way of thinking that every subject or topic must be taught using some sort of technological angle, there's a danger that many concepts could get "lost in translation".
A prime example of this was evident in the article, "Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants" by Marc Prensky. In this article, Mr. Prensky suggested using a video game to teach kids about the Holocaust. To say this is a horrible idea and in incredibly poor taste is something of an understatement. This is a subject that can only be taught by a knowledgeable teacher who can do so with tact and empathy.There's no doubt that using technology in the classroom can be a powerful tool. However, we must be careful that it does not overtake us, lest we lose our basic humanity.