This week I am reflecting on how far I have come with my tech skills. I am very interested in work more training public school teachers in technology use. Teachers are under so much pressure with ever changing curricula, and managing large class sizes. Sometime using technology feels like "one more thing to learn." I really believe teachers need to be given time to explore tech tools that are available, and get more comfortable with them. Only then will technology make their lives easier. I should know, I was technically challenged, but lately I've been challenging myself technically, and like anything it gets easier with time.
My advice to technophobic people:
1. It takes time! Rome wasn't built in a day, and no one is going to be able to master all the different ways to use computers in the classroom overnight. But, once you start using more programs, you find commonalities and it becomes easier to learn new products.
2. Google it! If you're having a problem with your computer, or a piece of software, chances are someone has already uploaded a tutorial on youtube addressing that very issue. Discussion forums can also be helpful when troubleshooting tech.
3. Si se puede! If I can figure out how to use tech with K-5 students, anyone can!
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