"This is my second year as a K-5 technology integrator. Before that I was a second grade teacher. I work in four elementary schools in Maine. Every teacher/class has 40 minutes with me a week. This allows for consistency throughout the district.…"
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How effective are elementary technology teachers?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nicole Gleason Feb 29. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I am a second grade teacher who is trying to convience our school district that an elementary technology teacher is needed. Can you help give me reasons why?
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Thomas Nixon replied to DHickman's discussion How effective are elementary technology teachers?"I agree with my colleagues that a technology teacher is a great benefit to a school. In addition to helping teachers and students, a technology teacher can be accountable for care and use of the expensive equipment the school receives. …"
Elizabeth Shuman replied to DHickman's discussion How effective are elementary technology teachers?"Yes, I too agree it is extremely important that a technology specialist can be there to solve technical issues, but also connect with teachers to help drive and seamlessly integrate technology into the curriculum. I recently read a study that showed…"
Bjorn Holdt replied to DHickman's discussion How effective are elementary technology teachers?"I would have to agree with Amy on this one. Having a tech teacher is great, but in order to make it work it is essential that the work well with the teachers."
Christopher Casal replied to DHickman's discussion How effective are elementary technology teachers?"As with any investment, the earlier you start the greater the rewards years later..."
Amy Sellars replied to DHickman's discussion How effective are elementary technology teachers?"I think it is important to have a teacher dedicated to teaching tech skills but it is even more important that the tech teacher be able to work with classroom teachers. If the tech teacher is not willing to drive project based learning with…"
Elizabeth S replied to DHickman's discussion How effective are elementary technology teachers?"Of course a technology teacher is needed. I teach high school. In this day and age most people assume that students know what they are doing on the internet. They do not. I have high school students who have no problem…"
"What are the benefits of having an IT resource teacher at the elem levels? I work with a small school and if I as a school parent-teacher had extra budget, I would invest it in an IT teacher. Why so? I run classes at…"
DHickman posted a discussionHow effective are elementary technology teachers?
I am a second grade teacher who is trying to convience our school district that an elementary technology teacher is needed. Can you help give me reasons why?
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