I read an article from a blog a few months back that talks about a shift in the way teachers versus the way "digital" students learn. Click on the link below and post a comment. Read David Warlick's blog Of Course I think it Matters and posts on the topic.
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So, if you agree with me, does that make you prickly too? :-)
All the best,
Gary
The reason that I am taking this class (Integrating technology on the classroom) is to set aside a time to learn how to use technolgy for curriculum and treeatment planning( I am Occupational therapist working with modereate to severe special needs kids.) . To that extent I am very willing to say that I especially need to use more technology in my treatment sessons and work together with teachers yo have it be part of their curriculum.
Teri Adams
In response to "Of Course I think it matters" the author has hit the nail on the head. It is a challenge to have students take the reigns and tackle teaching themselves. Over the span of my short career I have tried to instill a sense of curiousity and independence in my students. Although it is difficult I think I am occasionally successful. I just wish I saw more teachers try this approach. It's ok to let go. It's ok to be wrong. Teachers are human too!
I am part of that generation that David Warlick speaks of in his article. In my case, personal circumstances motivated me to become more proficient in using technology in my classroom. I still think if more districts would allow technology (maybe peer) mentors to show teachers how a technology-enhanced lesson will have a positive effect on student achievement perhaps more would embrace it and attempt to use it!
Technology changes quickly but the lag is that no one teaches the tech teacher so we can help the other teachers. The more that I know about technology, the more I can teach my kids who in turn are teaching their parents. I am interested in using the blog as a website. Of Course It Matters happens in my classroom as I will bring my students to a certain point and then ask them what else could we do. This way I am getting them to think without the teacher.
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