Technology in general can be overwhelming because of how fast things change, one day the popular thing to do was MySpace and then Facebook but now we have snapchat, tweeting and instagram. It makes it hard to keep up with mastering all these different applications available when the next day the world is on to something new. Infusing Technology into the classroom doesn't just require that we know our way around an application, website or tool but that we know exactly what is age appropriate for our grade level and that they can somehow use it outside the classroom as well. Our district provides tons of support for the teachers and resources as well but introducing something new to the classroom requires lots and lots of practice before being able to present it in front of an administrator for review.
Barrier number one for me is finding an app that is age appropriate for kindergartners first of all that requires thinking at the higher level of blooms.
Barrier number two is connecting that app to an assignment where it would be used at best.
Barrier number three is finding the time in class to practice it with the students to ensure that everyone understands it fully.
The last Barrier, number four, is how nerve wrecking it is both for the students and I to put it all into play in front of an administrator.
I suppose it's all a matter of taking the time to do the research prior to introducing it.
Please call on me if you ever need an extra set of hands in yours class for infusing technology! Focus on only three new creation apps this next school year, have students apply those apps to different content areas and levels of Blooms. When you and your team plan do you share infused lesson ideas and apps?
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