Resisting Technology Is Soooo 20th Century - Finding Common Ground - Education Week - 0 views
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If you believe that technology is a distraction and not a way to enhance educational practices, you're probably not using it correctly.
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When we were kids, did we leave school every day thinking that we had to go home and do research. Homework was something that got in the way of our play. We wanted to go outside and play games or stay inside and play video games. As we grew older we wanted to connect with our friends by playing sports or talking on the phone. Suddenly, we became adults and expect all students to want to go home and do research.
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Our job as educators is to build a bridge between what they use it for and what we want them to use it for.
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The reality is that it plays an important part in our lives and keeps us connected. We live busy lives so having multiple ways to connect with people is a strength and not a weakness. It's how we communicate that matters. Teaching students about the benefits and the pitfalls is important.
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Being the barrier because it doesn't coincide with your views isn't helping anyone
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A great read about technology integration in the classroom and using technology in general.
