Which Version Are You?
Every Monday I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider.
I stumbled across this quote being shared across Twitter last week and it resonated with me as I have the unique opportunity to get and inside look into the variety of classrooms across MVSD. Through our 16 buildings, the role technology plays in student programming varies drastically and is influenced by:
- device availability and connectivity options
- the culture of the school and broader community / student interests
- teacher familiarity and comfort with tech integration
- student grade and subject area
- and many more elements that I may not be privy to
Is there a one-size fits all when it comes to technology use in education? Absolutely not. I do not believe in objective absolutes in the field of education and know from my own experience that teaching is filled with “grey areas” that are influenced by a variety of factors and can change day-to-day; even hour-to-hour. The most important factor is that implementation of technology needs to be completed with purposeful consideration to the teaching scenario and backed by appropriate pedagogical choices.
But how do we get to this point? An important aspect is teacher education so that we can strengthen the skills to appropriately assess how tech can be integrated into your situation; regardless of how much tech access you may have. This week plays host to one of my favourite Manitoba EdTech events: BYTE. For the sixth time I am thankful to say that I am participating as a presenter at this awesome event! There is still time to register for a full day of amazing sessions to help you move your theory to practice and increase innovation in your programming.
Hope to see you there!