"The digital divide always exist but the ability to bridge this gap gets easier all the time. A computer use to cost a school district around $1000, I am sure buy signing the correct contract with the right service provider the actual cell phones…"
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Mario Montanero replied to Mario Montanero's discussion Cell Phones the future of the Internet in the group Somers Point TeachersMario Montanero replied to Mario Montanero's discussion Cell Phones the future of the Internet in the group Somers Point Teachers""computers will make better people..." Your reactions? WOW.... Not so sure of the accuracy of that statement he made. I do know this, technology influences and even changes our morality."
Mario Montanero replied to Mario Montanero's discussion Cell Phones the future of the Internet in the group Somers Point Teachers"Jen,
I agree integrating the technology becomes more important than the technology and the content, and whether it arrives to students in a meaningful way, is the real end game. Bottom line does our integration of technology improve learning. Very…"
Doreen Lee replied to Mario Montanero's discussion Cell Phones the future of the Internet in the group Somers Point Teachers"I love all the technology, I just worry that it makes the gap between the haves and the have nots bigger. It will be up to the schools to provide the technology devices to keep the playing field level."
Mary Rydzewski replied to Mario Montanero's discussion Cell Phones the future of the Internet in the group Somers Point Teachers"The President of Google was on Charlie Rose talking about cell phones in 5 years. They're ready to launch phones that almost instantly translate languages. Imagine your class talking with Germany or China while the tech translates in real time.…"
Jennifer Luff replied to Mario Montanero's discussion Cell Phones the future of the Internet in the group Somers Point Teachers"I think that we do need to embrace this technology. However, embracing and more importantly integrating technology is no small feat. It takes commitment, creativity, and hard work. Trying to keep technology out of schools is like trying to keep the…"
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Cell Phones the future of the Internet
I see little discussion on the 2.0. I figure to jump start the discussions with a little observation.Cell phones and particularly smart phones continue to change the landscape of technology. Soon smart phone technology might change education. The potential solution for one on one computing, smart phones remain a force for schools to start reckoning with now. Embrace this technology in creative ways in the classroom and we solidify our district as one on the cutting edge of technology.Bring…See More
Mario Montanero replied to Clay Smith's discussion President Obama to Overhaul NCLB in the group Somers Point Teachers"I do not know if any other profession has as many people, who with limited knowledge on the field wield such power. Too many non-teachers in this world influence educational policy. Oh! I just figured out another profession that has too many critics…"
Mario Montanero replied to Jennifer Luff's discussion Learning from Turnaround Schools in the group Somers Point Teachers"I am interested in the schools, that in spite of holding these three common beliefs, did not see significant improvement. Did those schools fail because of something else. Is something happening in the schools that do not show improvement that we…"
Mario Montanero replied to Lisa Litz-Neavear's discussion Boy Writers in the group Somers Point Teachers"I have been preaching this for years. Gender bias in education truly exist."
Mario Montanero replied to Jennifer Luff's discussion What every new teacher should know.... in the group Somers Point Teachers"I realize my late response on this topic may go unnoticed but new teachers are still new in October, so hear goes. Remember small victories. We all enter this profession eager to change and fix the world. By October many of the preconceived notions…"
Mario Montanero replied to Brad Bahns's discussion Technology Standards for Teachers"What a great idea. I attempted to create such standards for my grad school final project unfortunately with no real sucess. I still believe it to be a valuable idea. One of the big challenges was dealing with dynamic change. When I was trying to…"
Mario Montanero replied to Jennifer Luff's discussion Professional Development - Whose Responsibility is it? in the group Somers Point Teachers"Michelle seems I struck a nerve. Thank you for clearing up the validity of using more expert. Since my grammar check always underlines the term in green I assumed my distaste for the term was warranted. I see you are a big Richard Allington fan.…"
Mario Montanero replied to Jennifer Luff's discussion Professional Development - Whose Responsibility is it? in the group Somers Point Teachers"The jargon in the above paragraph seems to suggest that Professional development exist as a dual responsibility of both teacher and district. Hard to argue that with statement. We live in a dynamic world and must stay current in our profession. This…"
Mario Montanero replied to Mario Montanero's discussion Computers and Technology in the group Somers Point Teachers"So true."
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