Can teachers do it alone?
I just read a post from Harry Tuttle’s blog about teachers and their dependency on technology staff is schools.
Have
teachers embedded technology-infused learning activities into their
curriculum so that they are self-sustaining and even constantly
improving? Or is technology use dependent on people outside the
classroom?
Education with Technology: Dependent or Self-Sustaining Technology-Infused Learning
It made me think about the blogging/web 2.0 transition Williamson is trying to make. I have met with each of the teachers and showed them how to login to their blogs and post. I have even shown a few how to utilize RSS and other web 2.0 tools. Once I leave their rooms or they leave my office, what happens? Will they need to contact me for more help? Are they ready to “run” on their own? I worry that pushing technology too fast can mean more work for the technology professionals and more headaches for the faculty attempting to use them. What’s your take?
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I believe that blogging is the way to go. Our 8th grade students here in the Middle school have started blogging in English class and they simply love it. Yes, there was a couple of minor problems, but nothing big. I soon would like to try something with my two six grade classes and see how it would work at this level. I truly believe that we must put our fears behind us and look towards what is best for preparing our students to face the world of technology. It’s their world also!!
Posted November 14, 2006, 12:52 pm