Online Learning Update

December 6, 2017

Why Digitizing Traditional Learning Isn’t Innovation

Filed under: Online Learning News — Ray Schroeder @ 12:06 am

by Matthew Lynch, tech Edvocate

Technology has been hailed by many as the answer to every problem in education. Digital technology is supposed to allow students to learn in entirely new ways, bringing new innovations to every classroom. But this isn’t always the case. In fact, many EdTech programs and tools are simply digitizing traditional teaching—and it isn’t innovation. Instead, teachers should be looking for ways to use technology to get students active. That doesn’t mean physically active, but mentally active. With technology, it’s possible to get students to do more critical thinking, evaluating, and creating. Students can take responsibility for their own learning.

http://www.thetechedvocate.org/digitizing-traditional-teaching-isnt-innovation/

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