After you watch the video below, discuss the following questions in groups:
1) What was the problem with the use of new technologies in the school?
2) Why do you think that happened?
3) What could be done to overcome this problem?
4) What would be a good pedagogy/methodology to use the new technology in that school?
After your discussion, imagine you are a teacher in that school. How can you help the teacher to use new technologies in a more appropriate way for the digital age?
Prepare a small presentation using Google Drive Presentation to use in the school, presenting innovative ways of using new technologies. Then, share it here.
Exactly! As Prensky says: "Before bringing in new tools, you must first bring in new thinking!" If we change the technology but not the pedagy, it's meaningless!
ResponderExcluirUnfortuantelly, most teachers/institutions just do it! =(
This video shows that the teacher knew how to use the technology, but did not change her methodology. Anyway, I think the Principal didn't change too. I agree with Dani, we need to be updated with the technology and also with methodology. The world is changing, and the students must be motivated with more dynamic classes.
ResponderExcluirExactly, Elayne! Not only dynamic, but meaningful and relevant with real-life activities that promote 21st century skills!
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