I also believe that while AI can be extremely helpful and provide assistance, there are simply some things that AI can not do or provide that humans can. Human connection is extremely important, in my opinion, when learning and growing as we navigate the world. After all, it would make sense that those who can best relate to and understand people are other people.

While this can be a tricky thing to balance in college, I do believe that collaboration does require time, intention, and engagement. This is why I like college courses that are revolved around collaboration rather than test taking, as I feel I understand the material better and am not just learning to memorize.

I think that this statement is very important and stood out to me. Social media, such as apps like instagram and facebook or even ads that pop up, cater to what your interests, viewpoints, culture, and perhaps political ideologies. I have noticed this first hand on multiple platforms I use. I think this brings up the point that it is important to step outside our comfort zone and seek those alternate view points — even if it makes us uncomfortable.

This paragraph, and reading in general, makes me think about the positives and negatives of learning almost solely with computers during the midst of the pandemic we are in. Computers are a technological device I can’t imagine not being able to use in my high school and college careers. When reflecting on my past zoom classes I have taken, I do believe that it is a valid point to bring up the statement that suggests that the technology only benefits students if the teaching is implemented in a well thought and beneficial way. When we made the sift to online school it was not only an adjustment for students, but teachers as well. This class, and material within, really makes me think about how the sudden switch to the use of technology to learn has impacted my college experience. I can definitely pick out certain classes that gave me more meaningful experiences due to the way that the teacher was able to utilize the technology at hand. Lastly, it makes me think about what educational technology may look like in school settings when I plan to become a teacher myself in the next 5+ years.