Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Conquering Technophobia

Edutopia has an article which outlines tips for teachers who would like to use technology in the classroom, but are a bit nervous.
Ask for Help
Learn from Students
Take Baby Steps
Be Precise About Your Expectations
Expect Snags
Allow Students to Take the Reins
Beware of Plagiarism
Keep an Open Mind


Read the whole article for full details. There's also a video about a veteran teacher who has learned to embrace new technologies in the classroom:






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