Technology Technology in the Classroomin the Classroom

Bethany V. SmithBethany V. Smith

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Some have itSome have it

Some don’tSome don’t

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Some use itSome use it

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Some don’t

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Cutting edge?Cutting edge?

Why don’t we?Why don’t we?

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TimeTimehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/jekemp/3553245/sizes/l/

FitFit

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Juggling one more thingJuggling one more thing

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But really, its…But really, its…

AwarenessAwareness

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Comfort LevelComfort Level

Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants?Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants?

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It’s interest, not age.It’s interest, not age.

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Why we shouldWhy we should

The 21The 21stst Century isn’t “coming” Century isn’t “coming” – it’s here.– it’s here.

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Why do students need us in the age ofWhy do students need us in the age of

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Give students tools to succeed in lifeGive students tools to succeed in life

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Give students tools to make good decisionsGive students tools to make good decisions

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Expand our student’s view of the worldExpand our student’s view of the world

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Prepare students for college

Prepare students for jobsPrepare students for jobs

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None of the Top 10 jobs that will exist in None of the Top 10 jobs that will exist in 2010 existed in 2004.2010 existed in 2004.

-Richard Riley -Richard Riley (former US Secretary of Ed)(former US Secretary of Ed)

If it’s on the Internet, it must be real

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Start Small, but Dream BigStart Small, but Dream Big

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