How are we addressing the technology skills of our students today? Have we been able to keep teachers updated to understand and use technology to engage students?
If we believe we are helping students by "banning" technology we are mistaken. We need to embrace the technology skills students are coming to us with and then we need to ensure that ALL students have access to technology. Today's learners need to actively learn and discover. They must have the skills to evaluate what they listen to and read. Students and adults need to learn to discuss various points of view on multiple topics.
Sir Ken Robinson spoke about the "diversity of talent" and when he said this I immediately thought of the "diversity" of learners and how technology provides an opportunity to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge through their own learning strengths.
Amen to your last paragraph!
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