For Some Schools, Learning Doesn't Stop On Snow Days

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/01/26/464298874/for-some-schools-learning-doesnt-stop-on-snow-days


This article parallels very well with what I have been learning as a a future educator. The idea that technology helps kids learn and absorb information more efficiently holds true with this article from NPR.org. Most kids are connecting with friends from all over via internet and different technology apps; so, our teaching should reflect that. I admire that the teacher in this school takes advantage of snow days to keep kids engaged even if it is for a short amount of time. When I was in school technology was frowned upon or at the very least it was used as a treat for us students. Every day we are presented with new strategies to teach through technology and it is clearly receptive for students. It is important to take advantage of these technology teaching tools because our world becomes more technologically advanced everyday and so should our students. Obviously, not every subject will work as well as Mr. Tonsoni's economics did. But, I do believe it is a process of trial and error. As post college students we see that learning never ends and what a better way to teach that than through a snow day. The simple online engagement will keep students actively thinking and better prepared for when they return to class the following day.