http://www.smeech.net/2007/09/too-kind-moment-accepting-poor.html
Wow! Smeech cuts loose!
Based on my readings at Mr.(s) Smeech's website, I believe we have similar jobs... teaching/training teachers to use technology...
initially I thought I would be teaching them how to use rich technology and newer forms of web based content to lead students into the 21st century...
I didn't think I would be teaching cut, copy and paste. Smeech's issue was with those teachers that boastfully state they know little or no technology... I believe this is often a coping mechanism...
I see both sides of the technology issue... many teachers haven't much time to delve too deeply into tech learning with family concerns or other personal interests... or maybe they are a year or two away from retirement and do not see the investment of time into that learning curve worthwhile... valid points!
BUT... stop bragging about it.. stop reveling in ignorance please... state your reasons more transparently teachers and if you want to know how to do something, ask for help! LEARN!
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I have spent a great deal of time trying to teach my mother how to use a computer. It took about 3 weeks before she could finally check her own email!! Now she is what I would call "mildly troubled" when it comes to the computer. This is going to start to cause her more and more problems though as she is a nurse and more and more they are introducing computers into the hospital. Next week they start a prescription program on the computer, this will be the only way a patient can get their medicine. Unfortunatly, she gave the wrong medication/doses to about 65% of her fake patients. Two of them would have died had they been real people.
Now I don't think teachers being behind the times with technology THAT serious, but it could lead to some significant problems. If a student catches on that he knows more than the teacher about computers he could start to think less of that teacher.
I think a lot of people who didn't grow up with computers are extremely intimidated by them. Even more are frustrated easily by them (and who can blame them). Maybe some basic computer classes should be taught to teachers, maybe they should be mandatory to renew a teaching license?
John, great job on your blog page. You obviously have a great deal of knowledge with computers and blogs. Well, at least compared to my blog page. Thanks for the advice on blog rolls, you made it alot easier on me. I do agree with you, I think teachers should have more knowledge about computers. It should be a requirement now for teachers to be able to use and teach with computers. Today's society is growing rapidly with technology, and teachers should keep up with the pace.
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