Show 51: Untangling the Web of Ed Tech

Running a successful school district is a complete operation of multiple departments, some including adults who are not certified, educators. The role of IT is vital for teachers to run a successful classroom.  Teachers, students, and parents all depend on reliable and effective technology.  There is so much that goes into the infrastructure, applications, and devices we use day in and day out. It is important for teachers to communicate effectively with the IT department and work collaboratively.

In This Episode We Cover

• Defining ed-tech and how all the components of IT work collaboratively together.
• Simple guidelines to decide whether or not to use an application in the classroom.
• Applications IT are used to support teachers.
• Developing tech literacy and setting goals for how to effectively instruct teachers and students.