DIALOGUE - Paula Díaz

Dialogue – Paula Díaz Salcedo

OPTION 2

Fernanda and Carol, two teachers, are discussing about which could be the impact of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) as a new school subject.

Fernanda: Increasingly, the work of the future is more dependent of technology. We must teach our kids to learn skills about how to manage Information and Communication Technology or they won’t have opportunities to work.

Carol: I couldn’t agree more with you. At these days, boys and girls born with a mobile telephone on their hands. Ten years ago, this wasn’t expectable. We have to consider that this new generations probably know better and more about technology, this means that teachers should pass a training. Although, this would be expensive and some teachers won’t agree with the idea.

Fernanda: Absolutely, but we should consider that ICT, would be a primary school subject, we would be teaching basic, minimal concepts about informatics. So, it has to be easily comprehensible for us. I don’t see any problem about this. It’s a necessary thing.

Carol: Exactly. I cannot wait to learn new things and teach useful concepts for the kids.

Fernanda: Me neither. It’s beautiful and I’m grateful to be part of the evolution of education.