Article-The Instructional Power of digital games, social networking, simulations and how teachers can leverage them-
Two quotes:
"Children are establishing a relationship to knowledge gathering which is alien to their parents and teachers".
- We will not have these challenges with the next generation of parents and kids.
- Currently as teachers, we must embrace and capitalize on students preferred ways of learning even if it is a stretch for veterans.
- My son's preschool teacher gave him a lego set at the end of this school year because he was the key to helping her understand her iPad.
"There are countless educators who are masters at their craft, currently employing an array of exceptional instructional strategies. Lauding and building upon these strategies is critical to effective growth in the education sector in order to bridge the aforementioned divide".
- As hard as it is for some of us we need to look back on the profession of teaching.
- We signed up to be lifelong learners and we have a responsibility to constantly enrich our methods by new technology.
- Not every bit of new technology is right for your subject matter but there will always be something that can change and improve your instruction.
Excellent ponts you've brought up here Rheanna! I agree with you 100%. We are constantly learning as educators--and have to be open to having our students know more than us, or the ability to teach us about things when it comes to technology.
ReplyDelete(p.s. I love legos!)