10. Technology is not a substitute for well-designed, relevant, exciting lessons that are facilitated by a knowledgeable person.
9. You don’t need to know everything about technology -- just give it a try and be willing to learn dynamically along with the students.
8. Elements of the lesson plan may change, such as links, objects, and ad content, so make sure you preview everything, even when you’ve delivered the lesson before.
7. Technology can enhance ANY lesson – even applied arts – if infused with reflection, ingenuity, and imagination.
6. Students love to write, create, respond, and connect with technology, and they are going to do it in-school or out-of-school, so we may as well show them how.
5. Internet safety does not happen automatically as children age -- they need to be taught how to be safe (and appropriate) online.
4. Listen to your students’ suggestions about technology -- they may have great ideas -- then use the best ones.
3. Just because you created it doesn’t mean it can’t be improved. Your lessons should be “tweaked” or “scrubbed” constantly. Try to use web 2.0 tools to make it more engaging for students.
2. There IS A BETTER WAY of accomplishing your students’ educational goals – technology is improving hour by hour and minute by minute. Look at RSS feeds, Google Reader, Librarian Ning, Classroom 2.0 for ideas.
1. Technology is a helpful teaching tool and should not be viewed as “the Curse”. That means something else.
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I was just doing my usual Sunday morning blog-checking and imagine my excitement to find a new post! Good job with the list, and best of luck to you in your future exploration!
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