In what ways would you say that innovations in technology have positively impacted the learning of students, both young and old?
As technological advancements have grown and developed in recent years, the students have benefitted the most from the changes. In looking to you to be their next innovative Educational Technology Specialist, your interviewer wants to know that you have a strong understanding of how technology impacts the students you would be working with on a day-to-day basis. While this is undoubtedly an open-ended question, make sure that you speak with passion about how technology has influenced a better learning experience for students. If you need to, don't hesitate to research some possible answers to this question before your interview, as you can sell your interviewer with the tone that you answer this question.
"First and foremost, I think that new and innovative technologies used in schools better prepares students for skills they will need when they reach the workforce. Most businesses, industries, and careers use technology from simple desktop computers to advanced software programs. Students need to come out of high school with the skills to at least word process and troubleshoot common tech issues. The other huge impact that technology has had in the classroom is the ability for educators to quickly tailor programs to a student's abilities. Rather than spending 1:1 time with students away from the class, math, science, and language programs can be individually tailored to a child's ability so a teacher can then have all students focused on their tailored work at the same time."
