tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19457872.post7806615154743501975..comments2024-03-26T23:57:42.268-04:00Comments on SpeEdChange: The Toolbelt as School Policyirasocolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412837280249622430noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19457872.post-75629577544809801732009-02-16T10:58:00.000-05:002009-02-16T10:58:00.000-05:00It's so difficult to get applications/strategies '...It's so difficult to get applications/strategies 'supported' by institutions. Titles need to have 'sufficient interest', have 'proven worth' and be thoroughly tested so that they can be supported. It's frustrating to see the rich possibilities that exist, but aren't available.<BR/><BR/>Except of course, that increasingly, these technologies <B>are</B> available. Our students don't need to rely anymore on most of the packages that are part of the college setup. The choice is available to them, often for free, and often on their own devices. <BR/><BR/>Yes, what we need to do as educators is be aware of (some of) the options, be willing to direct and guide, and instill this spirit of self-advocacy and self-direction. Who cares what tools they use as long as their learning is effective for them?<BR/><BR/>Great post. You helped me put words on what we are trying to achieve here at NUIM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com