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I would even include writing, creating, submitting, and sharing work digitally on the computer via email or instant messaging in the category of doing old things (communicating and exchanging) in old ways (passing stuff around).

But new technology still faces a great deal of resistance. Today, even in many schools with computers, Luddite administrators (and even Luddite technology administrators) lock down the machines, refusing to allow students to access email.

Two big factors stand in the way of our making more and faster progress in technology adoption in our schools. One of these is technological, the other social.

Use classroom helpers or “employees” to help you run the room so you are free to teach.

use proximity and language to sort out what’s happening. Do it with a neutral tone of voice and with a smile on your face whenever possible.