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What is the future of technology in education? | Teacher Network | Guardian Professional - 0 views

www.theguardian.com/...ducation-cloud-social-learning

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  • School classrooms are going to change
  • The cloud can also encourage independent learning.
  • Rather than being 'taught' students can learn independently and in their own way
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      Sadie Butts on 26 Sep 13
       
      I still believe that the influence of an educator is vital in every student's life, and success in learning.
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  • This of course means the role of the teacher will change.
  • They could be in the same room or in different countries
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      Sadie Butts on 26 Sep 13
       
      Important knowledge that is gained in the classroom is learning to communicate in person. Students will learn by the teacher's example, along with their interactions with peers within the classrooms.
Sadie Butts

Five Ways Teachers Can Use Technology to Help Students | Brookings Institution - 0 views

www.brookings.edu/...udents-education-west-bleiberg

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  • The best education technologies enable teachers to do more with fewer resources.
  • Many mistakenly believe that education technologies are expensive and complicated to use.
  • They also serve as a platform for students to demonstrate growth.
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  • Online portfolios have many advantages over paper based options because they cost less and allow for more robust outreach.
  • Despite this obstacle, teachers working together have tremendous potential to reform education.
  • Sadie Butts on 26 Sep 13
     
    This article is an awesome resource for teachers to read because it provides ways in which technology can be used, answers common questions, and wraps everything up simply.
Sadie Butts

The Education-Technology Revolution Is Coming - US News and World Report - 0 views

www.usnews.com/...echnology-revolution-is-coming

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  • According to Pew research, 60 percent of students say their technology expectations are still not being met. But it is clear that today's students have more options than ever, with virtual schools, open education initiatives and massive open online courses, and online classes and programs.
    • Sadie Butts
      Sadie Butts on 26 Sep 13
       
      This statistic communicates to me that students are not satisfied with their experiences with technology in schools. Education is not an avenue in which students should be entertained. Sometimes less is more.
  • Sadie Butts on 26 Sep 13
     
    I chose to share this article because I believe that technology can enhance education, but school is not all about entertaining students and measuring up to their technology expectations. There can be a good balance between technology enhancement and traditional instruction.
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