This week we had a guest speaker, Jesse Miller, come in and educate us on technology and social media in schools. He was an incredibly engaging speaker and allowed for some very important discussions during his visit.
Jesse spoke about how to navigate using technology and social media while staying aware of the consequences it can come with. We heard a few “horror stories” about the improper use of technology by teachers, but also some very neat ways that technology can be implemented into the classroom.
As a new educator, I think it is crucial to understand the school’s policies and your critical audiences before engaging with technology. the quote that stuck with me after his presentation was
“Boundaries and Expectations Empower”
As much as technology and social media in the classroom still seem intimidating to me I am excited to see how it advances over my career and how I learn to implement it into my own classroom.