tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post1638256305718689775..comments2024-01-22T06:49:54.233-05:00Comments on The Power of Educational Innovation: 10 Tips for Teaching Technology to TeachersLiz B Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14855594085056447018noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-26186867986952187412010-11-29T22:58:46.249-05:002010-11-29T22:58:46.249-05:00Liz,
Great post... inspired me to write my own l...Liz, <br /><br />Great post... inspired me to write my own list of the top ten tops for teaching technology to students. <br /><br />http://stumpteacher.blogspot.com/2010/11/10-tips-for-teaching-technology-to.html <br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />joshJoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12252463873478820840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-91614790459022948682010-07-03T06:38:51.483-04:002010-07-03T06:38:51.483-04:00Aren't we making our teachers more depended on...Aren't we making our teachers more depended on Technology, I believe that E-Learning is not about Electronic Learning we take is a bit differently we believe it Enabling Learning, <br /><br />To demystify education technology by demonstrating that educators can create innovative eLearning content without having to become technology experts. <br /><br />Educators Should be Creating eLearning <br /><br />Educators – <br />are qualified in the art of teaching <br />have years of experience of teaching a subject <br />know the diversity of children’s learning needs <br />know how to engage children in the learning process <br />know how to assess learning <br /><br />Technology companies – <br />know technology <br /><br />That’s 5 reasons in favour of educators <br />vs. <br />1 in favour of technology companies when it comes to creating eLearning content. <br /><br /><br />“Educator-friendly” Technology <br /><br />Educators should be able to effectively employ technology in their teaching process without having to become technology experts themselves <br /><br />Technology companies need to comprehend that unlike apparel, which typically come in 4 sizes – S, M, L and XL, the need for technology in education is multi-dimensional, that requires a high degree of creative customization <br /><br />In other words, the need of the hour is develop “Educator-friendly” technology, as opposed to the popular notion of creating “Technology-friendly” educators. <br /><br />And we help educators by providing this technology.daisychauhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515392323259760093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-49282519248726737892010-03-17T05:36:41.374-04:002010-03-17T05:36:41.374-04:00I'm going to print this post and tape it next ...I'm going to print this post and tape it next to my desk. Every single one of the suggestions will help me improve in my role as Technology Coordinator, assuming I actually follow the tips. Which I will do, especially #10 and #6.Leslie the designerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435482634461668169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-2342778888909539702010-02-04T11:12:06.567-05:002010-02-04T11:12:06.567-05:00As a technology trainer, I thank you for your tips...As a technology trainer, I thank you for your tips. I always try to reassure teachers in workshops that "no questions is a dumb question." There are always different levels of "expertise" in the sessions, and there are always others who are willing to help those who are struggling. This helps form relationships and additional contacts among their peers. These are great tips!dgpenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02973031899720911796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-24792566032915983182009-10-09T11:37:59.257-04:002009-10-09T11:37:59.257-04:00These are all helpful tools, and I like how they a...These are all helpful tools, and I like how they are geared more towards interaction with other teachers and not just students. As a future teacher, I know that numbers 4 (ask alot of questions),5 (enlist your PLN), and 9 (observe your collegues) will be something that I will do on a daily basis mostly because I sometimes struggle with using technology in college, so I can only imagine what it will be like when I am a teacher! Number 10 (don't touch the mouse) will be hard for me just because there are things I know how to do and do well that when and explanation isn't going as I had hoped I tend to resort to hand over hand. You make a good point that people learn by "mousing". When I look back at previous computer courses, I learned a lot just from clicking a mouse.annieEd205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-78715316068509154982009-10-03T06:36:57.561-04:002009-10-03T06:36:57.561-04:00Thank you for your informative blog. There are man...Thank you for your informative blog. There are many tips for teaching technology to <a href="http://www.classroom-management.org/" rel="nofollow">teachers</a>. I like your third points that don’t be the only teacher its very important point for teachers and students.classroommnghttp://www.classroom-management.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-70627598668525232632009-10-02T21:24:48.776-04:002009-10-02T21:24:48.776-04:00I love these tips, and I am especially glad you in...I love these tips, and I am especially glad you included #6. I know some very excellent teachers, particularly in primary grades who are teaching children how to relate face to face and do not use much tech in their classrooms. Naturally, they would not be as comfortable with tech, but they have a real knack for building community and relationships in their classrooms.<br /><br />I am a veteran teacher and very into using technology. I think some veteran teachers are resistant to change because we see the cyclical nature of so many bandwagons that are later abandoned- but tech is different and we need to help veterans realize that tech is here to stay and can be integrated w/every teaching/learning style.Jane Hakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723444633400495158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-57145978419659417452009-09-21T18:50:06.175-04:002009-09-21T18:50:06.175-04:00not sure I agree with number 8,
my tip would be ...not sure I agree with number 8, <br />my tip would be something like:<br />find a way to embrace the ones who are unsure or uncertain. <br />I am not sure that further empowering those who are good can motivate those who are not, they just feel like they are left further behind. <br />I'll give an analogy,I work in an efl context, a colleague of mine gives prizes, (dictionaries andthe like he gets free from publishers) to students who perform well, my colleague says it is motivation but those students already have dictionaires and readers etc, it is the strugglers who need the prizes because they need the motivation. A free reader or a free dictionary may just provide that motivation. So why start by educating the ones who can do it already.czechblueshttp://twitter.com/czechbluesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-40217228165932985942009-09-12T12:13:10.392-04:002009-09-12T12:13:10.392-04:00I agree with man points. The point "not all g...I agree with man points. The point "not all get it" deserves a second thought. Actually even getting it which means it is understood does not mean they can apply it. Many of us forget that understanding something and being able to aplly a new skill are two totally different learning curves. <br />While our brain can sort in new information at night the mastery of a new habit and skill takes much more time and faces some plateaus-we should just know, having seen soemthing does not mean we can just do it, too.Dirk Tietjenhttp://www.dirktietjen.com/plateaus-a-good-sign-while-learning-mastery-in-an-online-business.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-64815251617857742512009-09-10T18:04:04.711-04:002009-09-10T18:04:04.711-04:00Teach teachers in pairs. Have one navigate and the...Teach teachers in pairs. Have one navigate and the other drive (use the keyboad and mouse) and then switch.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18378511734292892344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-28554193940186490382009-09-10T10:54:27.947-04:002009-09-10T10:54:27.947-04:00Hi Liz,
Just getting to your post now. I love #10,...Hi Liz,<br />Just getting to your post now. I love #10, the overall favorite from your comments, and I also think there is incredible wisdom in #6<br /><i>Remember there is great teaching without technology: There are many ways to teach and many great lessons that do not use technology. Respect the expertise of your colleagues.</i><br />Keep collegial respect and 'good teaching' at the forefront and good things will happen. A great list and timely for me to read it now, thanks so much!<br />Dave.David Trusshttp://pairadimes.davidtruss.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-54645049948415784302009-09-09T20:50:02.050-04:002009-09-09T20:50:02.050-04:00Thank you for these great suggestions! I am an in...Thank you for these great suggestions! I am an instructional support teacher of mathematics and this will be a great resource to help me teach the teachers in my school. I found your second suggestion important. I need to realize that some teachers are going to be reluctant about learning. I will need to provide different settings, groups and times to work with the different teachers. What is a PLN? I do not believe we have one of them since I am unsure what it is. Number 7 is critical to remember. Many teachers will not be comfortable using technology and will take a lot of patience and coaching in order to find success. I am lucky that I can do #9, go in and observe. I can guide and serve as a resource as I go into classes as well. Finally, your last suggestion is key. The teachers will certainly not learn if I do it all for them. Thanks again for the great suggestions. I cannot wait to implement them.Lynne Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-70227223426265469682009-09-09T16:12:46.087-04:002009-09-09T16:12:46.087-04:00Great list! My one hope is that somewhere out in t...Great list! My one hope is that somewhere out in the world there circulates an equally strong list of "10 Tips for Learning Technology for Teachers".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-25334887588749537852009-09-07T06:51:05.275-04:002009-09-07T06:51:05.275-04:00You and I have been helping teachers for the same ...You and I have been helping teachers for the same number of years, and I resonated with every one of your points. I especially appreciate your emphasis on respecting our colleagues no matter where they are coming fromhearing schoolhttp://www.swardeep.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-65552788917713316742009-09-07T04:15:36.350-04:002009-09-07T04:15:36.350-04:00Liz,
Bookmarked! A great list and power post, tha...Liz,<br /><br />Bookmarked! A great list and power post, that hits all the bases. <br /><br />The only thing I would add would be to make sure to PRAISE and not appraise. I always try to work in some time to applaud teacher's work and get them to share and notice what each other has done/produced with technology. <br /><br />I'm glad you mentioned about acknowledging anxieties. I used to use this video for my reading course (it demonstrates the "concept of print) but it works wonders with lowering the affective filter of teachers. so funny <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cd7Bsp3dDo<br /><br />thanks for the great post.<br /><br />David <br />http://eflclassroom.comabracadabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215958532321466788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-45909290680504782692009-09-06T07:48:22.260-04:002009-09-06T07:48:22.260-04:00I have been the computer teacher for over 10 years...I have been the computer teacher for over 10 years. I have always helped the teachers to develop their skills on the computer. This year my role is changing. I am going to be working with the teachers in their classrooms to teach them how to integrate technology into their curriculum. I will also be helping with professional development. I just taught a class on the use of the smartboard. I'll keep your 10 rules in mind. I do have trouble keeping my hands off the mice with the teachers and students.Mrs. Armusewiczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00933368226114968153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-64397432475529232552009-09-06T04:48:15.488-04:002009-09-06T04:48:15.488-04:00"1. It isn't really about the tool it is ..."1. It isn't really about the tool it is about how you use it"<br /><br />I couldn't agree with you more on this being number 1 on the list. No matter how awesome your technology is, if there is no planning or concrete objective for using such, you won't be able to reap the benefits in even believing in technology.Teaching Jobs | Bloggerhttp://www.theeducationprofessionals.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-24640336047601151102009-09-05T08:55:28.460-04:002009-09-05T08:55:28.460-04:00Liz this is an awesome list! You and I have been h...Liz this is an awesome list! You and I have been helping teachers for the same number of years, and I resonated with every one of your points. I especially appreciate your emphasis on respecting our colleagues no matter where they are coming from - most importantly the the resistent ones or the ones with low confidence. <br /><br />And #10 is the hardest one for me, too! In my head sometimes I'm like chanting "No Mouse...No Mouse" while working with someone! LOL! Thanks for sharing...I'll be passing along to the instructional tech facilitators I work with.Sandy Kendellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18354717103373590521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-17518827380339018082009-09-05T05:56:25.907-04:002009-09-05T05:56:25.907-04:00Fantastic tips! So true! I try, try, TRY to observ...Fantastic tips! So true! I try, try, TRY to observe #10 but when I give in I always gently guide their hand on the mouse. It works for me! Something else I've found very effective: using my laser pointer to point to things on their screen. This works VERY well with LCD monitors; CRTs not so much; they reflect. I have a very powerful green laser that is super visible even in the brightest classroom! Keep up the great work Liz!<br /><br />Kevin Jarrett<br />Northfield, NJ<br /><a href="http://www.ncs-tech.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.ncs-tech.org</a>Kevin Jarretthttp://www.ncs-tech.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-81825194931593490882009-09-05T04:24:50.916-04:002009-09-05T04:24:50.916-04:00Hi,
I appreciate your insights and the good inform...Hi,<br />I appreciate your insights and the good information you have shared here. All points are significantly important for me and your article have helped me a great deal. Thank you and keep sharing<br /><a href="http://www.standardessays.com" rel="nofollow"> Custom Essays</a>ExpertWriterhttp://www.standardessays.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-38200592795328914402009-09-04T20:39:19.167-04:002009-09-04T20:39:19.167-04:00This is a great post. I found myself nodding at ma...This is a great post. I found myself nodding at many points. As others have acknowledged #7 is one that has to be dealt with very tactfully but also getting them create/use the tools for themselves and not doing it for them (as the temptation can be)is important tooRhonddahttp://rhondda.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-67417016114531422352009-09-04T18:11:02.470-04:002009-09-04T18:11:02.470-04:00I appreciate #7 as well. We tell our students to &...I appreciate #7 as well. We tell our students to "teach each other with their voices and not with their hands."It's so true for teachers too!Stephaniehttp://web.me.com/sbullock/Mrs._Bullocks_Class/Home.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-23606141700070089652009-09-03T20:48:17.638-04:002009-09-03T20:48:17.638-04:00#8, #7, #6 - my guidelines for staff development o...#8, #7, #6 - my guidelines for staff development over the next few months. This post was timely and very appreciated. Thanks, RobinRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935321655820447077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-88350848860707523602009-09-03T18:33:28.588-04:002009-09-03T18:33:28.588-04:00As a literacy coach, I'm often called upon to ...As a literacy coach, I'm often called upon to help folks begin or enrich their use of technology, and these tips are incredibly helpful. Simple and wise. Thanks for this post, Liz. Great reminders as I start a new year.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08013834612284846819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5396207241794796454.post-31301895882605478022009-09-03T13:27:38.790-04:002009-09-03T13:27:38.790-04:00Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment on ...Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment on my post. Clearly, number 10 seems to be a fan favorite. I'm working on designing a sling for my mousing arm so I can tie it down. Sometimes all I want to do is take over and mouse.<br /><br />Linda - Unfortunately I won't be at CMTE this year. I will be at MassCUE presenting 2 sessions.<br /><br />Maureen - We too have just switched to Google Apps for education (including Gmail) and so far it is going really well. We've also added Discovery Streaming and Turnitin, so I am also doing a lot of learning on my feet and trying not injure myself too badly when I trip.Liz B Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14855594085056447018noreply@blogger.com