Tuesday, February 20, 2018

#8 - 10 big ideas for technology

10 Big Ideas for Technology Integration 

Johnathan Wally wrote a presentation on technology integration. This article is made up of a summary and high points of Wally's 55 minute presentation. There are 10 big points that are stated in this article.
  1. technology is integrated well when it is used as a too to enhance learning. 
  2. technology is integrated well when instruction is modified to meet the need of the digital age learner. 
  3. technology is integrated well when you are willing to take risks and fail. 
  4. technology is integrated well when yo know when not to use it.
  5. technology is integrated well when students are using the 4C's as part of their learning. 
  6. technology is integrated well when it helps to personalize instruction & learning. 
  7. technology is integrated well when it is supported by effective professional learning. 
  8. technology is integrated well when teachers and technology directors work together. 
  9. technology is integrated will when there is support from all stakeholders. 
  10. technology is integrated well when it is supported by a good digital citizenship program. 

I agree with all these statements and think they are all very important. Technology should be used to enhance learning, not take away from it. I did not know what the 4C's were until now, but they are also very important. If you, as a teacher, can get the creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration to increase or get better in any way, the technology is serving its purpose. I do think, however, that teachers should use their imagination a little bit more when regarding technology because some activities could be made so much better. 

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