Comments on: How not to use technology in the classroom http://web20edu.com/2012/09/06/how-not-to-use-technology-in-the-classroom/ Enhancing education with technology Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:08:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Janet Abercrombie http://web20edu.com/2012/09/06/how-not-to-use-technology-in-the-classroom/#comment-902 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:09:52 +0000 http://web20edu.com/?p=1372#comment-902 Tech should not be a substitute for the teacher. You can’t just give them websites, let them run, and assume they will meet a stated objective. Always circulate and ask questions. Give a clear outcome expectations.

]]> By: Sheila http://web20edu.com/2012/09/06/how-not-to-use-technology-in-the-classroom/#comment-900 Sun, 09 Sep 2012 12:24:21 +0000 http://web20edu.com/?p=1372#comment-900 All good points. A few made me smile. Let’s remember, too, that many teachers are uncomfortable or just unaware of how to incorporate technology into their daily routine. Many more have few or no devices at their disposal. We need a movement in this country to make technology devices and hardware available to all classrooms, just like chairs and desks. Then we need quality staff development opportunities for teachers to participate in on a regular basis. Can you imagine a corporation releasing devices without training their employees? It happens all the time in education.

]]> By: mrkaiser208 http://web20edu.com/2012/09/06/how-not-to-use-technology-in-the-classroom/#comment-899 Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:31:25 +0000 http://web20edu.com/?p=1372#comment-899 Great point!

]]> By: ilessonlady http://web20edu.com/2012/09/06/how-not-to-use-technology-in-the-classroom/#comment-897 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 17:18:18 +0000 http://web20edu.com/?p=1372#comment-897 Giving kids free rein with an iPod at a learning station is not effective use of technology. iPods/iPads are learning devices that are great tools, when paired with proper instruction. Teach students how to use a high quality, product producing app that supports instruction and independent learning – don’t just let them play. Then the device is not a tool, it’s toy.

Great topic, by the way. Love it.

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