January 31, 2008

Left around six this morning for open box training at IU15 in Summerdale. I had never been there before so it was interesting to see a new IU. It was easy to find thanks to a portable GPS unit and slick driving over the speed limit. The training was better than I thought, but very basic and needed for my teachers who were able to see some of the technology brought into play. There is some apprehension about using the technology, and I know that it may be a battle to integrate, but it is worth the challenge to focus the concepts postulated. Teachers do not want to change, and I do understand that, but change we must from in order to become facilitators. It reminds me of the old shop where the teachers would facilitate and moderate our achievements on a lathe, etc. We have to find a happy medium by utilizing various tools to aid in educating our students. Think outside the chalkboard!!!!!!!!!!!!