Are we preparing our students for the world we grew up in or the world they are growing up in?*
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This post is part of a 10 day posting challenge issued by Tina Zita. You can’t be a connected educator if you don’t contribute. Sometimes we need a nudge to remember that if nobody shares, nobody learns. Thanks Tina!
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This image of disruptive technologies caught my interest this morning. I see that John Mikton has written further on this image here.
Over and over we see images of the fast pace of change in the world.
Over and over we hear that schools are becoming irrelevant because they are not changing fast enough.
Over and over we hear about goals for student achievement that include no technology integration whatsoever.
Over and over we hear stories from parents – my child spent four nights at the kitchen table colouring maps this week, or my child got a 0 because one word was spelled incorrectly.
Over and over we hear from leaders and educators that they are “not ready” to integrate technology into their practice.
Where are the rights of the children in these scenarios?
Tina Zita asked this recently:
I responded with a link to Tom Whitby’s post here.
How do we stop illiterate educators?
Is educating our students for their world a priority in your school?
Resources:
What Drives Student Achievement?
*With special thanks to Patti Pella, Thunder Bay Regional Manager, Field Services Branch, for asking this question in one of our learning sessions: “Are we preparing our students for the world we grew up in or the world they are growing up in?”
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