Education Leaders Promote Higher Users of Mobile Learning Technology

Administrators and curriculum directors all play a role and responsibility in helping teachers how to use technology. The article suggests that they can help teachers achieve this by assisting them in using technology at higher levels to meet learning goals.  One of the most current technologies is "mobile learning" with the use of tablets and Smartphones.  According to the article, when new technology is introduced to teachers its is generally shown at its lower level of learning such as for memorization.
Students can use Google images to contrast visual information important to subject area learning.

I agree with the article when it comes to new technologies.  If we want our students to be successful in today's world, its important to keep up with technology and to keep abreast of emerging new technology. I know as a teacher I often say to myself that I can't possibly add one more thing to my to-do list. Let alone try to use technology at a higher learning level.
New technology can be frustrating and counterproductive when it is used improperly or when teachers are not trained adequately. The tools that are designed to improve the performance of students and teachers are only as effective as the people using them.

Using technology is not about teaching the use of technology itself, but rather it is designed to help teachers deliver the required curriculum in a way that integrates the subject matter through various resources and learning styles.

Teachers should not teaching technology for technology’s sake, but teaching curriculum. Technology is like a chalkboard and when effectively integrated into a school, technology can help create a better learning environment at higher levels of thinking.

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