“Do We Really Need Technology in the Classroom?”

“Do We Really Need Technology in the Classroom?”

Our children need to be able to navigate the current tools available to them.    Technology is being used on a daily basis around the world and is incorporated in all careers.   This is a challenge for teachers as today’s tools were not around when we were born and thus not accustomed to using such tools with lessons.   Instructing and facilitating the use of technology requires continual growth and learning for all; students and teachers.

Teachers’ role changes from instructor of set skills to that of a facilitator of learning.   "Students need to be “self-directed learners, effectively seeking out and using resources to assist them, including teachers, peers, and print and digital reference materials.”  Common Core Standards.  The teaching of skills is short lived.  

Technology connects us to the world.     Learners are engaged, focused as they create, share, and learn at their individual pace.   Learners are engaged through exploration, “play”, and tinkering.  Learners “use technological tools to explore and deepen their understanding of concepts." Common Core Standards.