How can technology affect the learning process?

Okay. So our mission statement for education in Alabama is “Every child prepared, every child a graduate” which is GREAT! I totally agree with that. That should always be the mission of education, but what exactly does “prepared” encompass? We know about the 21^st century skills including the ability to think critically, solve complex problems, work collaboratively, communicate effectively and so on and so forth but how do we get there? I think it is a matter of changing the way teachers teach and in turn the way students learn which would undoubtedly embrace technology a as tool to reach such a goal. In all of this Content Literacy PD it comes up repeatedly, “strategic teaching produces strategic learners”

In this information age, education and technology affect every aspect of life so it should also be a part of education. “Simply stated, the use of technology and digital learning, when implemented effectively, provides opportunities to employ the elements deemed necessary for whole-school reform and effective instruction” (Alliance for Excellent Education, June 2012). I think the key phrase here is “when implemented effectively.” I like this graphic so I thought I’d share it here:

“digital learning and technology can provide opportunities for teachers to apply evidence-based practices that support effective teaching and learning”  So there you have it! What we know about best practice in teaching works also with the use of technology J Habit #4: Think win-win!