tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29568210.post116493455448539332..comments2023-10-29T10:00:01.452-04:00Comments on Technology to Empower Student Learning: Managing ChangeDiane Quirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02334892358542302037noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29568210.post-1166232062762788912006-12-15T20:21:00.000-05:002006-12-15T20:21:00.000-05:00Diane,This is the second reference to Jensen's "th...Diane,<BR/><BR/>This is the second reference to Jensen's "think your way out" that I have read in recent days. I love the imagine that it provides especially as it relates to learning! Too often, we as educators attribute success to "brains...immersed in information" but the real, higher level, learning comes after students struggle with the ideas and information to form their own understanding and can apply it to other situations or problems.<BR/><BR/>In a nutshell, learning comes from using. I was at a conference once and the presenter was asked "Wow, how do you keep up with all of the changes in technology?". He responded "I write a book each summer."<BR/><BR/>We know as educators that the best way to learn something is to teach it to someone else. I am a big proponent of Technology Mentors - teachers who teach and support other teachers with technology. While the school/district benefits from their work, the mentors also benefit from the opportuntity to assist others by enhancing their understanding of the technology.<BR/><BR/>I guess this falls on the idea of "Pass It On..."<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>ROBrob banninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12121727631592909094noreply@blogger.com