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Teachers are Superheros with a Powerful Superpower

"Technology amplifies your teaching. You're the hero, you just need a superpower and that's technology. That technology is your help"                                         - Dr. Kecia Ray

The second day of #iDC2016 (technology conference within D.C. Public Schools) started off well with the keynote speaker Dr. Kecia Ray, with the Center for Digital Education. Dr. Ray highlighted what education should look like today. Her message indicated that there are no negatives with personalized learning and only positives. She emphasized that technology is changing the landscape of teaching.

She shared the video from Dateline NBC that highlights the changes with technology from the "olden days" to the present. Students have access to much different technologies today than were available not even that long ago.

In what ways do you feel that "technology is changing the landscape of teaching?" 

Is technology a teacher's superpower?

"Tech amplifies your teaching. You're a hero, you just need a superpower & that's technology" -@keciaray #iDC2016 pic.twitter.com/xVMx2IDiOg

— Cassandra Davenport (@davenportcass) August 4, 2016

When is 1:1 appropriate?

Devices can be important for student engagement, creativity, and personalized learning. However, students need to be developmentally ready to engage with technology in a meaningful and productive way. With many districts looking to adopt a 1-to-1 device model as resources are reallotted, at what grade do you think this program should be introduced?

Please share any additional thoughts on 1:1 or grade level introduction in the comment section below. I would love to hear any and all explanations.

Starting at what grade is 1-to-1 devices important and appropriate?

Early Childhood (PreK-Kindergarten)

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

Middle School (6th-8th Grade)

High School (9th-12th Grade)

College/Career Level

1-to-1 is never appropriate

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