| Mitch Fowler |
One of the main points that I enjoyed in this session was the "Teachers helping teachers" portion. I really liked the idea that there were TTL (Technology Teacher Leaders)and SWAT (Students Working to Assist Technology)people to assist in the building. While I am a classroom teacher and not part of the tech. staff, I can see how this extra set of hands could really help expedite the Help Desk process.
This session also hit home with the idea that you can have all of the technology in the world, but that doesn't mean you'll have kids learning differently. I see this all of the time, and sometimes am guilty myself; teachers get a new "gadget" or site, but don't use it to change how they teach. The tool is simply a piece of technology, not a new means of improving teaching and learning.
I loved when he said that in his district, teachers who use technology get it more than teachers who don't. I completely agree with the rationale that those who use technology to improve teaching and learning should get it before those who do not use it.
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2008-05-10 11:47:32 |
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