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The Difference Between Technology Use And Technology Integration

A purpose needs to be real. Here are four relevant elements: “A good purpose is ennobling.” There needs to be a level of inspiration; it delivers meaning to the people in the organization and the work they do. “A good purpose puts a stake in the ground.” It defines what the organization will be and not be. It is about trade-offs. “A good purpose sets you apart; it makes you distinct.” It is not about generic descriptions – software company or non-profit organization. It is what makes the organization different from others and what may drive innovation and approach. “Above all, a good purpose sets the stage for value creation and capture.” It must create good economic outcomes. The ultimate question: “If your company disappeared today, would the world be different tomorrow?”

They change their minds.

They absorb shock.

They overcommunicate.

too much unfocused time degrades your ability to concentrate when you need to.

Focus is a function, first and foremost, of limiting the number of options you give yourself for procrastinating

Just stepping into a different space hits the reset button on your brain and allows for more productive and creative thinking

the Common Core standards are based on college and career readiness standards.  The Common Core: Focus to a greater extent on text complexity and drawing information from sourcesAs I interpret this, students now have to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different text sources (including digital) and comprehend information that comes from media  as well as text. Address reading and writing across the curriculumThere’s reading in science as well as reading in language arts.  All disciplines require writing Where’s the technology?Technology is a tool rather than a set of isolated standards.  I like this.  The Common Core speaks generally about students choosing a variety of texts (including digital) and publishing writing in a variety of formats including digital. My sources:

Curiosity, Passion, and Making a Difference

1. Unleash Student Involvement: Turn Any Project Into a Passion Project

2. Make Time to Create: Schedule Genius Hour, 20 Percent Time

Great teachers expect to make a significant difference in the lives of their students and reach high to be successful with each and every student in their care. They hold high expectations for every child — personalized expectations — not the one-size fits all expectations that lend themselves to standardized testing to produce accountability data.