Technology Use

We've been talking quite a bit over the last few years about technology and it's purpose and use in schools. There are so many articles out there about the Ipad, computers, Ipod touches, cell phones, mp3 players and the list could go on and on. For myself technology is a huge positive addition to my life. I use it from everything to talking to people to helping me organize myself and keeping me up to date with important tasks and appointments. Our students use it for much more than just talking to each other. Technology has become a life line to others. What makes me the most nervous about this, although I support Facebook and email and other forms of digital communication, I am not sure if we are truly teaching our students the most appropriate use of these types of technology. I have found a particularly good website that gives parents and teachers resources to help students use technology appropriately. The site is called Common Sense Media (www.commonsensemedia.org). Check it out!