Technology in the Classroom: Embrace the Bumpy Ride!

Technology in the Classroom: Embrace the Bumpy Ride!

by | Mar 21, 2019 | Making The Shift, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices

Is using technology in the classroom a bumpy ride? You bet, says primary teacher Kathy Cassidy, who’s gained a worldwide reputation for her work with tools and apps in the primary classroom. “But we need to begin thinking the way our children do. We use technology not just because it is technology, but because of what it can do. It engages us and helps us to learn.” Teaching is always a journey over rough roads, Cassidy says. But we master what matters for kids.

I'm Not Surprised that Older Teachers Experiment More with Technology

by | Mar 7, 2012 | Less Teacher, More Student, Making The Shift, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices

Without the advantage of lots of experience, newer teachers struggle with curriculum pacing, instructional and behavior management, and knowing how to keep ever-increasing numbers of students learning in small classroom spaces. Experienced teachers have these basics mastered and are ready to tackle the challenges of experimenting with all kinds of new instructional tools…including new technology.

Solving technology hardships

by | Aug 15, 2011 | Team Projects

St. Joseph St. Robert School Team Members: Fran Cross, Alissa DeVito, Marie Orzechowski Community: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Year 1, 2010-2011 As we examined the problems and needs of our staff, our team began to notice that our peers felt overwhelmed with...