It is without a doubt evident that there is a paradigm shift within education and that digital technology takes centre stage, what is surprising, however, is the fact that there seems to be little innovation when it comes to the implementation of digital technology in the classroom.
The article: The Nerdy Teacher: Pedagogical identities for a digital age by Glynda Hull, John Scott & Jennifer Higgs was a wonderful read about how educators can achieve competency with digital technology by being immersed in “hands-on” activities via collaborative learning.
As opposed to presenting teachers with the “how to” of tool use, they had a different approach. They provided opportunities for the growth of artistic communities that designed and produced multimedia artifacts and digital videos. They used missions and scavenger hunts to increase creative confidence and encourage collaboration. As a result they integrated technology in a motivational manner that focused on collaboration, creativity and innovation.
I created a summary of the article, which can be heard via this podcast:
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