We live in the age of technology. Advancements in this area are happening every second. The future generation depends on us as educators to include this incredible time of technology we live in during classroom hours. The purpose of this site is to help you learn and experience ways we can integrate technology into our schools.
I believe adding technology in the classroom is crucial and has proven to increase student engagement and learning! I love adding technology to my teaching and I have some tips for you on this site! Follow along this journey with me and use the resources given to help your students excel and you grow as an educator.
All students deserve access to technology regardless of their income status, race, ethnicity, or family background. Students need equal access to devices, the internet, and technology required in the classroom. The reality is that a lot of students do not have this access. Watch "75 million Americans don't have internet access." Equitable use in the classroom is providing this technology for them and making it easy for them to complete daily tasks and homework that require technology.
This article from Digital Promise is a wonderful tool to help us understand how technology can create equity in schools and how we can help students in this area.
Adding Technology in the classroom does come with frameworks that protect students and their families. Being ethical with our technology will protect not only our students, but us as well.
FERPA is a law we must be familiar with regard to students and their records.
Following the legal and ethical guidelines provided to us is crucial in the classroom, including when using technology.
Social Responsibility is a topic that will need to be discussed with your students. They are now members and citizens of a digital world. Kindness still matters behind the keyboard. Click on the link to the left to read a fantastic article from EdTech titled "The Top Three Elements of Student Digital Citizenship."