The clips we viewed today about Google Search get me wondering about the needs my students have for a tech class which shares this type of info... However, I also feel that it is essential for tech to be integrated in the classroom with content. It will be anew challenge for teachers to fine tune the amount of time they must spend teaching students how to use aspects of technology prior to delivering content. Teaching technology as a stand alone course seems to be a practice from the past. Rather, students seem to be more engaged when they are able to incorporate passion in their work. For some students, passion maybe the content...others, the passion maybe using new technology.
Jen, I have wondered about technology as a separate class also. This has been a practice at our school for at least the past 8-10 years. I remember that this class replaced the old tech ed class in which they used saws and hammers. The new Computer Applications class was revolutionary when created. I have heard of teachers teaming with the technology person for a co taught class. The course was called Learning in the 21st Century.
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