Do we depend too much on technology? The importance of CPA approach

Are we too dependant on technology? In my opinion, its no. Why? As a teacher, you should identify where your children's level are at. I have encountered some children who can't do simple addition because they do not have prior knowledge on counting on. Dr Yeap shared with us how important to teach children starting by using concrete objects, then  pictorial and later abstract (CPA approach).


Jerome Bruner believes that it is important to start of with concrete objects. In this case, the child should have given some concrete objects to learn counting on and adding. Concrete objects can be cars, apples, pencils, etc. However, the concrete objects must be the same to avoid confusion (Hiele's theory).


Basically, we can let the children to be exposed with technology but not straight away letting them use the calculators to find the answers for them. Technology can be used in many different ways. For example, in this website the children can practice addition.
http://www.ezschool.com/Games/Addition.html


Mr Donald Sinclair shared some tips on how to let children practice addition. However, I find that the acitivities suggested by him may not be appropriate for children whom just learn addition.
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-teach-addition


That's all for today...