Saturday, May 18, 2013

DRAWBACKS of Technology?

While we don't want to use our blog for simply complaining, there is  room for discussion of potential drawbacks in use of technology in educational settings. If  you're feeling overwhelmed for example, find you're not alone:  http://jasontbedell.com/overwhelmed-by-new-tech-youre-not-alone

"Recently, talking to teachers both in person and online, I’ve noticed a common trend, one of feeling overwhelmed. Specifically, feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up with all of the new technolog. People outside of education may not be aware, but teachers have a lot on their plates: rewriting curriculum to the common core standards, differentiating instruction for all of their students, paperwork from the office, planning, grading, etc… in addition to, you know, actually teaching."

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Sunday, May 12, 2013

DOUBLE-EDGED Sword of social media and technology

Let's use all of it to an advantage - the positive side of the double-edged sword:  "DID YOU KNOW 3.0?      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmwwrGV_aiE