So everyone keeps writing about how technology will support and help education but my question is reversed... Is technology ready for Education? One might ask, is she crazy, what does she mean?
Well it has been my experience that there is ample Web 2.0 tools, gadgets, tools, seminars, interviews, multmedia videos and products that will help you integrate technology but then come the restrictions... security, privacy acts, filters, policy, permissions, bandwidth, infrastructure, etc etc.
So we get our teachers all excited about what is possible and then we tell them, but wait... you can't really do that yet, or this is great stuff but beware of ....... and check with.....
Wouldn't it be nice to just be able to be explorers that push boundaries and discover new lands without the worries of what is going to work, fit, secure, will download, etc.
Just a thought... share your thoughts...
P.S. Below are my posts from last year's adventure in Scotland at the Scottish Learning Festival. Amazing Conference. Sorry for the absence of posts but I am going to committ to more frequent blogging as a chance to converse with others about Technology and Education. Please comment away to keep the conversation going.
I like the idea of reversing the question! It seems that with every new technology or innovation there are associated challenges and possibilities. We get really excited about the possibilities and struggle with the challenges. However, it is important to have educational leaders like yourself willing to take risks and push the boundaries of innovation! Thanks for your dedication to education!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment Barb.... I agree that when we are faced with challenges it is important to see the challenge for what it reflects and to find out what other opportunities have arisen from the challenge.
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