Yesterday, I was trying to find something to show my kids about government and I came across an example of the WORST use of technology imaginable for a classroom. It is exactly what the Education Evolving article is talking about; forcing technology to fit the current models of the classroom that exist already instead of using technology to change these models.
Granted, this was an older use of technology. It is a "History for Kids" movie, supopsedly for "kids of all ages," about "Our Federal Governemnt". I previewed it to see if it was appropriate for my class and practically fell asleep! It it nothing but still photos (with the camera moving in on them to present the illusion of motion) and bullet points actually printed on the screen.
This is exactly what we are trying to get away from in the classroom! Especially the elementary one!
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