Blog 10 - Balance
I began this series of blogs by posing the question: How can I implement innovative technology in my classroom in an effective way, ensuring it is a good servant, rather than a bad master? As is so often the case, the answer to my inquiry is probably best summed up with the concept of balance . Babies and bathwater can co-exist. One doesn't need to exist without the other. Technology is here to stay, and I've learned through my research, readings, and conversing with my peers, that if used appropriately and meaningfully, it can be a fantastic classroom tool. Yes, there will be challenges. Finding and applying innovative uses of technology isn't just going to happen. It's going to require me to put more effort into staying up to date with new possibilities - no more directing the periodic 'Tech Committee' emails to the trash bin without even reading them! It will mean I'll need to collaborate more with my peers, and devote more time to learning how to...
