Are you afraid of things you don't know about? Are you scared of unknown territory? Probably...most people are. It is very common for educators to instruct the way in which they were instructed. This certainly becomes a problem when we (most of us anyway) were not taught using technology. "Digital Immigrants", as the article called them, are in dire need to change our ways to further our student's education. How do we break out of our traditional mold and begin to teach for the future, not the past. My advice...step by step...little by little...baby bites. I think it is extremely important for educators to set goals for themselves. And in this case,the daily use of technology implementation is a great goal to have. Begin by discovering, search out some affective web-sites, tools, and software that may be beneficial for your particular students. Once familiar with some of these programs, sites, etc., slowly expose them to your students. Your goal being that your students can utilize them effectively and independently. Let the digital learning begin....or (hopefully)...continue!
Here are some links to some affective websites geared for all learners a like.
www.exchange.smarttech.com
www.raz-kids.com
www.spellingcity.com
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