Why use technology in class?
I came across an interesting post by David Jakes , via Will Richardson , about the slow pace of uptake of technology of many educators. Here's a quote: "...how many teachers can even design an effective presentation in PowerPoint? How many take advantage of the professional development opportunities available to them? How many internalize technology tools as significant and mission-critical tools required to teach todays kids. Sadly, the news is not good." I am waiting to see how many particpants I get at my session on blogging and podcasting in Madrid this Saturday - I know the conference has generated a lot of interest, and some of the speakers are being asked to put on two sessions - I volunteered for this, but I've yet to hear. Hopefully it won't be true, but I have visions of all the classrooms being full except mine, and me standing there talking to three people, who have only come in because the other sessions are full. Hopefully, I'm wrong about this