tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6040524831337878007.post206352831711199738..comments2024-02-19T13:57:50.195+05:30Comments on Tech Transformation: 10 of the best: 21st Century Learners need 21st Century TeachersMaggie Hos-McGranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06906722339671067160noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6040524831337878007.post-61480805630223969792011-11-06T14:49:22.094+05:302011-11-06T14:49:22.094+05:30Thank you Maggie for your excellent post! I enjoy...Thank you Maggie for your excellent post! I enjoy reading your thoughts and reflections.<br /><br />My response to some of your closing questions is, yes, we are not moving fast enough. I think this is for several reasons.<br /><br />First, I think there is a definite difference between the learning curve of the Digit Natives, our students and the Digital Immigrants, we the teachers. It is an uncomfortable thing to know that students may have skills that surpass our abilities and knowledge. I am at ease, though, sitting down with a student and asking them to teach me. They enjoy the challenge and it gives them a different perspective on my everyday job!<br /><br />Second, I think the reason why we have so many teachers with TTWADI syndrome is because when change is moving so fast and you can`t even seems to grab onto the wave, it`s overwhelming, so it`s just easier to stick to what you know. It is scary when I walk into a grade 8 classroom and see all students colouring in a poster for display, or a teacher who still gives handwritten photocopies for their students. How does this teach 21st skills.<br /><br />I am currently enrolled in a COETAIL course and I find it overwhelming, but a necessary challenge. if I want to really help students, I have to upgrade my technology skills. This is really the first time I have heard of such a course to help teachers along in this pursuit. If more COETAIL courses are offered, we may be just making a dent on the fast changing landscape of education!<br /><br />Thank you again for your insightful thoughts and for inspiring so many!<br /><br />Viviane Van EschVivianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344016390761603283noreply@blogger.com