In particular, it must support four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts
I concur, leaning on our PLN and connecting with them and their PLN is certainly a way in. I have done this with Jeff and others to help myself trying to overcome a number of issues with implementing 1:1 tablet in the classroom. They proved very helpful!
Whilst all are important, I feel that the last is the biggest for us as teachers because it reiterates the fact that we no longer hold the key/knowledge and that our role as a teacher has change.
I particularly like the point made that technology support curricular goals.
Thanks for diigoing this!
The Web connects students to experts in the real world and provides numerous opportunities for expressing understanding through images, sound, and text.
When technology is effectively integrated into subject areas, teachers grow into roles of adviser, content expert, and coach.