Excuses for Not Integrating Technology in Education
Excuses, excuses... we have all heard them. Click below to hear my thoughts on some of the most common excuses I hear for not integrating technology in the K-12 classroom.
Mistakes add charm to a classroom... I love that! I definitely see a lot more resistance from "more experienced" generations, but I don't want to say that all of them are resistant or that other generations are not. I would probably say the biggest factor is comfort level with technology. Those who are comfortable using it are more likely to be open to using it in their classroom, regardless of age. :)
Love this! I have been a technology integrationist and I have heard all of these as well :) I just believe in persistence and meeting teaching "where they are at". I would spend a lot of time in classrooms and tried to get an idea of each teacher's passions and interests. I would then find tools I thought suited them well. Next, I would do a "no pressure" model lesson for teachers to observe. From there it would grow. Schools can't just expect teachers to integrate technology with very little training. I think the key is hands on training with new technology tools and once there has been ample training there should be a certain level of accountability with teachers being expected to use the tools.
Thanks for sharing how you handle these excuses. I am new to the job and a little nervous, so I love hearing what others are doing! I like the idea of doing a no pressure model lesson. If teachers actually see example lessons, hopefully it will help them implement it in their lessons as well.
I think we teach students better when we show we are human. FAIL means first attempt at learning. It's okay to make mistakes. I was doing some crazy kick as a pep talk to say we had just ten minutes left in class and split my pants! Needless to say I became extremely human and I let the class out early!
What a great story! I bet your students will remember that forever, and I'm sure as they remember it they will think about the fun, great teacher they had!
Make mistakes - YES! It allows the "younger humans" in our rooms see us as human too! I think it adds an element of charm to a classroom, really.
ReplyDeleteQuick question that comes to mind regarding your post: Do you tend to find technology resistance to be generationally-based?
Mistakes add charm to a classroom... I love that! I definitely see a lot more resistance from "more experienced" generations, but I don't want to say that all of them are resistant or that other generations are not. I would probably say the biggest factor is comfort level with technology. Those who are comfortable using it are more likely to be open to using it in their classroom, regardless of age. :)
DeleteLove this! I have been a technology integrationist and I have heard all of these as well :) I just believe in persistence and meeting teaching "where they are at". I would spend a lot of time in classrooms and tried to get an idea of each teacher's passions and interests. I would then find tools I thought suited them well. Next, I would do a "no pressure" model lesson for teachers to observe. From there it would grow. Schools can't just expect teachers to integrate technology with very little training. I think the key is hands on training with new technology tools and once there has been ample training there should be a certain level of accountability with teachers being expected to use the tools.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing how you handle these excuses. I am new to the job and a little nervous, so I love hearing what others are doing! I like the idea of doing a no pressure model lesson. If teachers actually see example lessons, hopefully it will help them implement it in their lessons as well.
DeleteI think we teach students better when we show we are human. FAIL means first attempt at learning. It's okay to make mistakes. I was doing some crazy kick as a pep talk to say we had just ten minutes left in class and split my pants! Needless to say I became extremely human and I let the class out early!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story! I bet your students will remember that forever, and I'm sure as they remember it they will think about the fun, great teacher they had!
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