a new kind of book club schools keeping up with technology lauren reed cse 610

A New Kind of Book Club

Schools Keeping Up with TechnologyLauren Reed

CSE 610

Student Achievement

“If it’s not contributing to student achievement, they why in the world would we do it?” (p. 23)

“Being a risk taker means being willing to step on to the ledge” (p. 21)

Technology isn’t just used to share or display information.

Addressing the Problem

“She made the decision to create a space for school technology coaches…giving up the position allocated for an assistant principal” (p.22)

Teacher’s Role

“Teachers are entrusted to provide a broad and lasting education to their students. That means, in part exposing them to many forms and many formats of literature” (p.20)

Teacher’s Reaction

“wide range of enthusiasm and misgiving about embracing technology infusion” (p. 4)

Changes

“Begin to feel encouraged that they can do it. They don’t want to be left behind” (p.23)

Into the Future

“Look for ways to improve. Identify the next steps and define plan” (p. 23)

Reference

• Riddle, J. (2010). A New Kind of Book Club. Multimedia & Internet@Schools, 17(3), 20-23