It seems as though everyone, in education, is on the technology kick. The world of Ed is abuzz with web 2.0 tools; social mediums, engagement, collaboration, and diversification. The greatest advantage in education, in regards to implementation, is that our students are already there!! They eat, breath, and sleep technology! We’re off to a tremendous start!! Pheww, that’s one hurdle we don’t need to cross!
Yet, the most difficult stumbling block is...US. Yes, those of us in leadership positions; and by leadership position I mean, anyone who stands in front of students, to engage them in a content area. We are hesitant, scared, and uncomfortable with the notion of engaging ourselves in this world of, that awful “T” word…Technology.
While writing this, I must admit…I have many tremendous teachers who use technology, effectively within their classroom. But, what about those of us who are hesitant to implement or even use technology? We talk about engaging our students in the “D” quadrant. How can we effectively engage ourselves and each other in the “D” quadrant? (Daggett's Rigor/Relevance Framework)
Our own higher-ed system must catch up to properly educate the future educators. How is it then, are we able to properly introduce, and yet even better, spark a fire in all of us to grow and learn about the benefits of technology? How can we properly educate our teachers to use these tremendous resources to reach our students?
Yet, the most difficult stumbling block is...US. Yes, those of us in leadership positions; and by leadership position I mean, anyone who stands in front of students, to engage them in a content area. We are hesitant, scared, and uncomfortable with the notion of engaging ourselves in this world of, that awful “T” word…Technology.While writing this, I must admit…I have many tremendous teachers who use technology, effectively within their classroom. But, what about those of us who are hesitant to implement or even use technology? We talk about engaging our students in the “D” quadrant. How can we effectively engage ourselves and each other in the “D” quadrant? (Daggett's Rigor/Relevance Framework)
Our own higher-ed system must catch up to properly educate the future educators. How is it then, are we able to properly introduce, and yet even better, spark a fire in all of us to grow and learn about the benefits of technology? How can we properly educate our teachers to use these tremendous resources to reach our students?
Myself and a few others from my district have been placed in charge of a technology professional development day for the fall. I'm looking forward to sparking the interest of other educators! Yet, I'm always looking to improve! What types of engagement have you found in effective technology workshops?
We have been given a tremendous responsibility. Let’s go out and change our world!
We have been given a tremendous responsibility. Let’s go out and change our world!
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