Technology for Educators

As I think about how new technology is going to improve student learning, I know that it will start with my mastery of new ways to use technology for educational purposes. My students will be more comfortable with anything that I am proficient in and excited to use in a way that advances learning for all. I attempt to model a willingness to learn new things and new ways of doing things for my students. While my students are extremely familiar and comfortable on the internet, they don't always know how to use the internet for educational and research purposes. We have allowed our students to become successful at internet entertainment before becoming comfortable with positive ways to improve their minds and lives with this awesome resource. We must move more quickly at learning how new technology and ideas can improve education instead of waiting until it is forced upon us.