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Instructional Tidbits: I'm often asked and also reminded about why technology is so important in schools. It seems everyone has a different answer to that question. I'm wondering, though, if we are asking the right people. I wonder what our kids will say to that question. They've lived with nothing but a technology filled world since the day they were born and their picture was posted to Facebook or Instagram or Twitter. They are using technology outside of school to learn, communicate, play, and entertain. They will continue to use technology throughout their school careers and into their real world careers, in jobs that don't even exist in 2015. Last week I attended the Schlechty Coaching for Design II conference. It really made me focus on the Who in our teaching. Not just who they are in hobbies and interests, but what motives, beliefs, knowledge, and skills they bring to the table. It made me wonder if our students are bringing more to the table with technology than we acknowledge or appreciate. This week, I want you to think about your Who. Whether they are wide-eyed kinders or "grown up" fourth graders, what do they come to school with when they are ready to learn? After taking that into account, think about what you allow for in your class that leverages their motives, beliefs, knowledge, and skills. This week's Tech Tuesday prize: Tweet @brooksteacher with the answer to this question: Why is technology important in schools? Come up with your own answer, and then ask a few students. I wonder if their answers are the same as ours.
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AuthorI am an elementary Campus Instructional Technologist in Highland Park ISD Archives
May 2017
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