Susan Brooks Young (photo linked to her website at http://sjbrooks-young.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/susan1.jpg) brought up many interesting ideas during her keynote presentation. Take a few moments to comment on what you will take "back to your school" from her presentation.
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I have been working with Instructional Technology for a very long time (over 25 years). I have always loved it but only in recent years has the technology matured to a point where the non-tech lovin' teacher can feel confident integrating...Thank Heaven!
When I go back to school, I will just be trying to get technology into my instruction. Perhaps I can lead by example!
I would like to display the quote "We cannot continue to do the same old thing and expect different results" in my school at the beginning of the year. Being at a school where scores are pretty good but where you are expected to continue to improve and raise those scores, we need to think out of the box but I don't think our staff is always willing to do this. Maybe this quote will get more people at school thinking out of the box.
The facts don't lie, and they are astounding regarding the rate at which technology continues to advance, and the effects that are posed to education.It is interesting to view my approach to technology compared with those of current students (immigrant vs native).
Students are so in touch with technology; the challenge for teachers is to join with the students as learners rather than feel the need to already have all of the answers.
The "Shift Happens" video really made me think. It especially hit home with me since my son is entering college. I had not stopped to realize how different his college experience will be from mine.
I believe in technology, but with out structure technology will not enhance education. Teachers are the guide on the side that presents and implments this structures. Students do love technology, but the technology needs to be focused and on task to be effective.
It's good to talk the talk, but you have to walk the walk, and that can harder than just doing lip service.
I found her comments very interesting and agree that education needs to change. I do admit that we should embrace the student's method of communication but feel restricted by legal issues, parent concerns, and administrative concerns.
I learned a lot!!!***
I attended her seesion on web2. I found all the etools very interesting. I had no idea of the different options available for use in the classroom. Very Enlightening
I set up a blog for my class last year, but never actually used it. This session gave me the impetus I needed to start using the blog.
I believe that technology in education is the way to go.. We need to educate the teachers on how important it is to impliment technology into everyday class.
I really like some of the tools she brought up in class. However, I still think we need to fine tune how we use these technologies. With everything we do we need to always think of the "added value" gained with the technology. If there is none, or if the particular technology will cause more distractions, then we need to scratch it or modify it.
As I return to school this summer I am elated to be equipped with so much knowledge to share with my colleagues.Early this year a few of us received laptop computer from the District. This has created an impetus for knowledge among all of us. Thank you! thank you!
Very thought provoking...I've got tons of ideas to take back to my school/classroom.
I believe that technology is a crucial part of education, but we must use it wisely and not allow the students to abuse the technology we use in the classroom. I would like to try to begin using some of the new technology in my classroom.
I absolutely love all that I've learned today (I so wished I had not missed yesterday's sessions)! I am enthused and excited to bring some of these tools back to my school. My biggest fear is working with the staff and the students. How do I control how my students use these tools for "good" and not "evil"? How do I get a "mature" staff who is not able to really use more than an overhead to start using some of this great stuff?
I went home yesterday afternoon and looked up two of the sources -- "Change or Die" and the table of the "Disconnect between Digital Native Learners and Digital Immigrant Teachers". Then I printed them on paper because I am a digital immigrant. One thought that occurred to me is that much of the technology we are using has been created by digital immigrants.
I enjoyed both the presentations that Susan presented. I am looking forward to implementing them into my classroom. I have really enjoyed the IFL conference.
I will be using blogs for books we read within the classroom. I am excited to create my own!!
I'm sure that SBY, as a former English teacher, would like the spelling and grammar errors in the initial post corrected.
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