Reflective Blog #2/Article 2

Cocco, Anthony M., (2007).  Managing personality types in the computer
            classroom.  TechDirections Journal, (Vol. 55) (2), 15-17.
            Retrieved from EBSCO Host Academic Search.

This article specifies the issues teachers deal with in the computer classroom.  Although personalities clash in regular classrooms, the author's focus on the computer classroom is a sign of the changing times, with all the technological advances and internet access.  The teacher can see the diverse abilities in their students by their "know it all" personality to the "timid and unsure" computer student.  Just as in regular classrooms, the teacher needs to be aware of individual learners and their needs.  Many teachers experience students with vast knowledge, who could very well posess the same amount of computer ability as the teacher.  Furthermore, the teacher may run into another type of problem; resistance.  This article goes on to express the importance of classroom management in diverse levels of experience and knowledge.  Basically, having excellent management skills will untimately lead to success in any classroom.