Hey everyone, my name is Sean Gholami and I’m currently studying to be an English teacher for high schoolers at CSUN. I currently teach and tutor middle school boys at a private school, and will use that experience to provide insight on various topics that involve teaching. Some of my main interests include playing video games, watching anime and movies, and taking my dog to the park. My dog is named Lucky, and he’s a seven year old Chihuahua that’s full of love. For today’s blog, the purpose will be to discuss the use of technology within a classroom environment, and the pros and cons that inherently come with its usage. In the school I teach at, smartboards are common, taking up a traditional whiteboard in almost every class. All in all, smartboards are a direct upgrade from their whiteboard or chalkboard counterparts, as they provide a multitude of unique ways to keep a classroom engaged and focused. They allow the teacher to play videos, make constructs like graphs or s...