An introductory presentation to reassure teachers to take a risk and try using technology in their teaching--it won't replace the teacher.

1. Technology and Teachers It’s always good to keep a sense of humor! Shared learning by Peggy George

2. The students are ready for technology. ARE WE?

5. There’s always something new to learn! http://www. google .com Find these cartoons online by searching with the keywords “ computer cartoons”. http://server3002. freeyellow . com/freeken/cartoon/cartoons .htm Retrieved 7/17/2004 Tiny URL: http://tinyurl.com/28nwcy

6. But…. there’s always a way to learn it!

7. The ways we communicate are changing.

8. The ways we teach are changing! http://www. borg .com/~ rjgtoons /images/ed5.gif

9. Learning takes time. Be patient with yourself.

10. It’s best not to try to learn to use new technology when you’re trying to meet a deadline :-) A computer’s efficiency decreases as the urgency of retrieval increases.

11. The Teacher is the Difference by Bill Page http://teachers.net/gazette/MAY02/page3.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are many factors that can make a difference in student achievement, but: The TEACHER is the difference

15. Teachers don’t make a difference; THEY ARE THE DIFFERENCE in kids’ learning.

19. THE TEACHER IS THE DIFFERENCE IN KIDS' LEARNING

20. Technology will NEVER replace teachers! However, it is a GREAT tool to enhance our teaching and our students’ learning.