We live in a world that is inundated with technology. Everywhere you turn, there is some type of technology at play. Whether it be QR codes in the grocery store or the bluetooth sync in your car, it has become difficult to find an area in life that doesn't utilize technology.
Over the past several years, technology has exploded onto the education scene. There are currently 1.5 million iPads in use for educational purposes and there are roughly 20,000 education apps to choose from. Those numbers are staggering. Then, when you begin to research technology in the classroom, the numbers become more staggering. A google search of "ed tech", short for educational technology, produces 547 million hits in under 30 seconds and a youtube search of the same topic yields 390,000 videos.
I say all that to say this… there is too much information available, and not enough time to sort through it all. Teachers are already busy and we don't need another ball to juggle. That's where "The Tech Savvy Classroom" comes in. This blog is designed to sift through all the information, resources, and innovation surrounding ed tech as well as to discuss the necessary balance between the art of teaching and the engagement of technology.
As we dive into these topics, we will have information that is current and pertinent to your classroom. From app reviews and infrastructure troubleshooting to simple integration ideas and full blown lesson plans, this blog is devoted to giving insight to teachers that are working hard to teach 21st center skills.
As teachers, we understand that there is a great deal of pressure to usher in the new era of technology in the classroom. We are here to help!
Questions, Comments or Concerns?
Contact us at techsavvyclassroom@gmail.com
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