tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039901129298103305.post2899212949818641488..comments2023-08-29T08:58:42.124-07:00Comments on shift-ED: Teachers, Technology, Skillz, and Bieberfever: Reflections from #edchatMatthew Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044304820820942823noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039901129298103305.post-33558880120746674762011-07-28T08:59:42.696-07:002011-07-28T08:59:42.696-07:00An excellent sentiment Harry. My approach is to id...An excellent sentiment Harry. My approach is to identify the problem and brainstorm solutions. If the solution dictates the need for technology so be it. If it requires a more analog approach, that is what we do. But to insist upon technology for the mere sake of technology is reductive to our creative potential.<br /><br />(I think I may have to adopt that pun for personal usage ...)Matthew Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14044304820820942823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039901129298103305.post-32021403819157917892011-07-27T18:42:24.727-07:002011-07-27T18:42:24.727-07:00"By assuming the solution will require techno..."By assuming the solution will require technology we limit the number of possible solutions and stifle our creativity."<br /><br />Well said --- it seems these days to "think outside the box" means think how to solve a problem without technology. I do wish students (and other teachers) would think of non-technology ways to solve a problem. It seems to be harder to convince them of this -- they come pre-wired (pun not intended). Maybe a good idea would be to require students a few times to solve a problem without technology.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03632896703186782323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039901129298103305.post-6694784269541912892011-07-27T05:10:30.838-07:002011-07-27T05:10:30.838-07:00I couldn't agree more Tom. My argument is not...I couldn't agree more Tom. My argument is not against using tech in education; my argument is against how we frame our justification for using tech in education. I worry that we don't know why we should be using it and hence we are using it because it is there or because we should. Neither of which are good reasons to do anything.<br /><br />In our quest to integrate tech, I also wonder if we are neglecting helping teachers become the 'good teacher' you mention in your comment. If a teacher is not a good teacher already, adding tech will not make them a better teacher.Matthew Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14044304820820942823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039901129298103305.post-91705730573920305742011-07-26T20:15:00.680-07:002011-07-26T20:15:00.680-07:00I note that you have chosen several tools of techn...I note that you have chosen several tools of technology to get your message out to so many. It beats the heck out of pen and paper, scrolls, and wall paintings. <br />A good teacher does not need tech to be good. A good teacher can be good with a dirt floor and a stick. A good teacher using tech responsibly and appropriately however can be more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com