Why teachers should embrace technology in the classroom

A few months ago, I had the privilege of writing a guest blog post for Sophia Learning's School of Thought. While participating in a Twitter chat tonight, I thought of my goals for the year and the post. We should be un-thinking the way we currently see education and shaping our thoughts around the possibilities. See the full posting at School of Thought.


"We are no longer preparing workers for assembly line jobs. Technology has caused major changes in the positions available and the methods used to complete tasks. The world has rapidly changed in an effort to personalize products to individuals. Think about the advertisements you see on your social media wall. Consider the number of choices you have when ordering coffee, or “fake coffee” as I drink, which includes mostly chocolate, sugar, and whipped cream. The world has the capacity to find trends in our searches, our friends, and our choices. Although we have yet to fully embrace it, as educators, we also have this tool available to us. We can use technology to quickly assess and analyze data. Students can hear a short lecture and pause, rewind, and fast-forward whenever necessary. They can create learning artifacts that demonstrate their proficiency in content."

We can use technology to PERSONALIZE instruction for all students. We have possibilities in education that were not there before the improvements in technology.