The movie The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring began with the phrase, "The World is changing..." This has never been more true as it is in education today.
Recently, educators seem to have aligned themselves in opposite camps of an epic intellectual battle. On one side, we find the educators who are completely dedicated to the old-fashioned, time-tested methods of education. On the other side, we find innovative individuals who seek and embrace new technology, new ways of teaching, and new ways of learning.
A recent article from Educational Leadership clearly lays out the opposing views on technology and social networking.
In the end, no one side can win. We should not use technology in school for its own sake. On the other hand, we should not maintain the status quo because it is comfortable. The only resolution is collaboration and partnership.
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