I agree with the section on the Engaged Teacher. I think the initial step to transforming our classrooms into Web 2.0 classrooms is that the teacher needs to fully commit. For many teachers, change is difficult and when you have taught in a traditional classroom for many years, it is hard to make the change. We need to stay up to date on current practices and learn ways to effectively incorporate the vast amount of tools available. It is amazing what it can do but teachers have to first unlock the door so to speak and allow their students to enter through into a new world of education.
I totally agree! The one greatest determining factor in the student's learning experience and outcome is the teacher. I went back to school as a second career to become a teacher and am passionate about learning. Even at my age the dinosaurs in our district frustrate me. They have been doing the same thing for too many years and are not open to change!
ReplyDeleteHoney, I was "committed" (in more ways than one) years ago! Sometimes you have to crawl before you walk and walk before you run. I tend to be racehorse and start running without the necessary foundations underneath me.
ReplyDeleteAgree...it is frustrating to move forward when there are several who aren't open to change. Confidence and fear of rapid changes in technology seem to be factors.
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