Here we go . . .

Ok, here we go. This is the first post for my blog. I am currently taking classes on how to introduce technology into the classroom. As a part of this class, we are experimenting with technology, thus, my foray into blogging. So far, I have learned that there is a LOT of technology that is not used effectively, particularly in terms of education. You would think that the opposite would be the case - since teenagers in high school typically know more about technology than the adults teaching them do. Additionally, technology, once the structure is in place, provides a more cost effective way to provide information to students. I have also learned that there are a lot of examples of technology used in the classroom that are surprising. Who would have thought to use Facebook as a learning tool? Or Twitter? Or Blogging? Technology has the capability to remove the walls of the classroom, if we can learn to use it effectively.