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Here's the letter from an anti-technology parent...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leah Noreiga Mar 5. 10 Replies 1 Like
Anyone Going to FETC?
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Thomas Nixon replied to Kevin S.'s discussion Here's the letter from an anti-technology parent..."I agree with the others who have replied to this discussion and think you have a created a wonderful, well thought out lesson. I understand any parent's concern that their child is spending all day staring at a computer screen, but that…"
Elizabeth Shuman replied to Kevin S.'s discussion Here's the letter from an anti-technology parent..."Thanks for bringing to view a topic that can be controversial in nature—technology and “buy in.” It is unfortunate that the parent in your circumstance did not seem to grasp the lesson in its entirety. I think this serves as a…"
Mollie Dwyer replied to Kevin S.'s discussion Here's the letter from an anti-technology parent..."I think your project sounds great, and very complex. Not "just more of the same". I would continue to carry-out your project as planned, and have your principal support your decision. That way after you tell this parent…"
Stidmama replied to Kevin S.'s discussion Here's the letter from an anti-technology parent..."I think I would take the view that this parent's concern has merit: Children have a developmental need to use their eyes, limbs and senses in many ways throughout the day, and it would definitely be inappropriate to ask students of any…"
Maria Smith replied to Kevin S.'s discussion Here's the letter from an anti-technology parent..."It is important for parents to realize that students are born and will continue to live in a digital world. Schools have the responsibility to make sure that students are ready for the future and we can't deny that technology is already…"
Bryan Baker Jr. replied to Kevin S.'s discussion Here's the letter from an anti-technology parent..."Parents that are trying to raise their children to not rely on technology are actually only hurting them. In this day and age, I think it is very important to be tech savvy. Students that do not have basic computer skills will fall behind,…"
Patty Lewis replied to Kevin S.'s discussion Here's the letter from an anti-technology parent..."Last I knew, the tech teacher is actually supposed to use technology. If she wants to paint, she can do it in art class. It sounds to me like you are going above and beyond by exposing them to so many different types of technology that they can…"
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- At 9:29pm on December 25, 2008,
Jack said… - Hi Kevin! Hope you're enjoying the winter break. I was wondering if you, your educator contacts or students would be interested in participating in a Vocab Video Contest @ MIT university. We'd really like to get NC students involved. Please let me know. Thanks!
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