Tips for Teachers to get Comfortable with Classroom Technology

Education technology tools are everywhere, and the expectations to use these for teaching and learning is steadily increasing. Moreover, as new edtech is developed and as AI continues to be embedded into existing teaching tools, the requirement to learn how to use these may impede on instructional time. In addition, as school district administration changes and new building level leaders are put in place, different tools are introduced for all teachers, including veterans who are experts at our pedagogical practices but may not be as experienced or flexible in teaching with technology.

Novice teachers have likely completed courses in their teacher education programs that have prepared them to use technology for planning, instruction, engagement and assessment, as well as had time to experiment with edtech tools.

Unfortunately, some veteran teachers may not have been given similar opportunities as they likely completed their teacher training before edtech integration was included or a requirement in the teacher preparation programs.

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