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Are you truly being innovative or just implementing technology to say you did it?
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The innovation, in this case technology, must improve student learning.
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Innovative technology must improve instruction.
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must become part of the fabric of instruction so that the teachers become more efficient and effective at how they motivate, engage and instruct students
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What type of professional development for teachers, training for students and information sessions for parents must be implemented for the innovation to have a chance at being successful
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Technology is changing by the minute and the pressure to be innovative accelerates the timeline for implementation. Be realistic, talk to other schools and districts about their process of implementing similar innovations, and learn from their successes and challenges
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"ll the conversations about technology and education lead to 1:1, and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Each concept has its benefits and challenges, which creates a spirited debate among educators. Add to this debate the ever expanding list of educational apps, programs and services being developed for teachers, students, parents and administrators, and you begin to feel the urgency to innovate in your school. Before you take the plunge consider these five essential questions:"
