I am participating in 23 Things to be more knowledgeable and current with emerging - and actually now, common - technology. I have always been an avid and regular user of technology and do incorporate many different tech tools into my teaching. Still, I find that I am unfamiliar with how some things like podcasts, blogs, and RSS feeds work or they can be effectively used with students. My level of tech ability needs an update!
The article, "A Day in the Life of Web 2.0" presented some exciting scenarios for the use of various technologies ... but I also found it a bit discouraging. In many school districts it is literally impossible to do most of the things highlighted in the article either due to lack of equipment, time, or training for staff. Even more sobering is the lack of understanding among many administrators and other school officials of the need to embrace newer technologies. In fact, due to restrictive filters, poor funding, and out-dated attitudes, many schools and districts have never achieved even a basic integration of OLD technology .... never mind adding in new stuff.
It is my hope that through learning more about how other schools are using technology, that I will be able to both incorporate new strategies and tools into my own teaching as well as help bring that knowledge to others in my district. We have some significant decisions to make with regard to technology infrastructure and instruction so this information may be of real help in the coming months.
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I agree with you - it is sometimes discouraging to have such outdated attitudes with regard to using technology in education. But we take it one step at a time, one person at a time, and make progress. Thanks for being one of those who are moving ahead and planning to share what you learn.
Welcome to the project!
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