Do Don’tIncorporate technology you’re familiar with Expect students will just pick it up and be

completely hands off

Collaborate with other teachers Use technology just to use technology

Work with the students Teach only drills or skills

Model technology use in the classroom Expect the computer to do it all…be creative!

View technology as one of many tools in your teacher toolkit

Try to incorporate things you’ve never tried

Give many opportunities for playful exploration

Think it’s too much hassle… it is worth it!

“Googling” informationCheck the weather online

Document classroom activities in a class blog or website

Post pictures of student work online.

Allow children to take pictures of their work to post online.

Take photos of class activities and create a slide show for a

class open house or parent night

© 2008, Catherine Dutton