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I really enjoyed this blog post Kickin it Old School (opens in a new window) by a teacher reflecting on technology in her classroom. “Give me a library card and a piece of chalk and stand back and watch me work,” she writes of her old way of thinking. This teacher’s thinking about technology evolved, but she stands steadfast in her belief that the world wide web shouldn’t take us away from the “wide world of wonder.”

The post made me think about the teaching ideas teachers are busy planning this summer. To what extent do they involve technology? Does technology enhance your teaching, or distract from it? I’d love to hear your opinion.

About the Author

Joanne Meier has more than 20 years of experience in the field of education, including serving on the faculty at the University of Virginia for six years where she trained reading specialists and future classroom teachers. Dr. Meier was Reading Rockets’ research-to-practice consultant from 2002 to 2014, where she wrote the Page by Page (opens in a new window) blog — sharing best practices in supporting young readers at home and in the classroom.

Publication Date
August 2, 2010

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