Revisited - Top Ten Tech Tips
This may sound cocky but I really liked this list and while it could be 20 pages long I'm going to go out on a limb and say it's still relevant. Over the course of the course, I heard these theme echoed. I could drill down and be specific but I prefer generalities for this type of "tip".
10 Things Every Teacher Should Know About Technology Posted by kolson on January 12, 2008 at 12:16pm
Although this thread is from 2008, it is filled with great advice for teachers regarding how to approach technology use. I could echo almost everything I read in the myriad of comments left by experienced educators. Inspired by their posts I have developed my own list. It is not comprehensive but it does speak to important reminders for new teachers in the hopes of inspiring them to get techy!
#1 - Students need to use it to learn from it - Don’t teach a lesson that makes them sit and watch you present technology. If they can’t touch the tech, don’t bother with the lesson.
#2 - Connect the tech to the classroom and real life
#3 - All good things come to an end. That free software you signed up for will likely end up costing you money once everyone else figures it out. Don’t sweat it. If it’s worth it you will pay for it. If not you’ll be flexible and learn about a new program.
#4 - Let the kids teach you. It makes them happy and it’s can make life easier and take some of the pressure off you.
#5 - Most kids at incredibly intuitive with technology, they’ll pick it up faster than you think.
#6 - If the technology doesn’t improve efficiency and effectiveness dump it, it’s not worth the time or energy.
#7 - What’s the worst that could happen, you learn how NOT to do something? Isn’t that just as valuable sometimes?
#8 - Find a technology mentor who gets to know you and what your needs are. There is a lot of technology out there and it can be overwhelming. Having a friend in the Tech department who can help make suggestions for the thousands of products out there can be helpful.
#9 - Pay attention to colleagues. Have your ears and eyes open at all times at grade level meetings, district meetings etc. Troll other teacher websites for inspiration. It’s all around you, you just have to open your eyes.
#10 - Pick one or two tech initiatives and really go for them. There is too much other there to do everything, plus they will possible be obsolete by next semester.
10 Things Every Teacher Should Know About Technology Posted by kolson on January 12, 2008 at 12:16pm
Although this thread is from 2008, it is filled with great advice for teachers regarding how to approach technology use. I could echo almost everything I read in the myriad of comments left by experienced educators. Inspired by their posts I have developed my own list. It is not comprehensive but it does speak to important reminders for new teachers in the hopes of inspiring them to get techy!
#1 - Students need to use it to learn from it - Don’t teach a lesson that makes them sit and watch you present technology. If they can’t touch the tech, don’t bother with the lesson.
#2 - Connect the tech to the classroom and real life
#3 - All good things come to an end. That free software you signed up for will likely end up costing you money once everyone else figures it out. Don’t sweat it. If it’s worth it you will pay for it. If not you’ll be flexible and learn about a new program.
#4 - Let the kids teach you. It makes them happy and it’s can make life easier and take some of the pressure off you.
#5 - Most kids at incredibly intuitive with technology, they’ll pick it up faster than you think.
#6 - If the technology doesn’t improve efficiency and effectiveness dump it, it’s not worth the time or energy.
#7 - What’s the worst that could happen, you learn how NOT to do something? Isn’t that just as valuable sometimes?
#8 - Find a technology mentor who gets to know you and what your needs are. There is a lot of technology out there and it can be overwhelming. Having a friend in the Tech department who can help make suggestions for the thousands of products out there can be helpful.
#9 - Pay attention to colleagues. Have your ears and eyes open at all times at grade level meetings, district meetings etc. Troll other teacher websites for inspiration. It’s all around you, you just have to open your eyes.
#10 - Pick one or two tech initiatives and really go for them. There is too much other there to do everything, plus they will possible be obsolete by next semester.
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