Module 6 June 22

I feel the student will learn by using technology if the educator can model proper technology use in the classroom.  We as teachers need to demonstrate how technology is used as a tool to  solve our problems as educators. Too many educators shy away from the diversity afforded by 21st century technology.  Lesson plans, grades, communications, reports, purchasing, and more are all on line or require some technological interaction.  Let the students see some of this process you need to follow to be successful in your job.  Create meaningful and relevant lesson plans, web pages, web quests, power points, and interactive media to demonstrate to the student how to use the technology professionally.  Teachers that are successful as technology role models can also influence the stakeholders as well.  Mastery can be patterned and the students will pic up on this 21st century skill.