Results tagged “adaption” from Tech Bytes

The new school year brings change and adjustment.  But how is that different from EVERY year?  As teachers we thrive on change.  We relish the chance to renew what we teach, reestablishing the bonds between our students and ourselves, experiencing once again the “why we do what we do” feeling.

Alvin Toffler said, “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read or write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.”  With all due respect to Mr. Toffler,  I’ve always loved the title of Gilda Radner’s book, “It’s Always Something”.  This speaks directly to my experiences and it is especially true of technology.  Moving forward means change will happen.  But it is change built on all the incremental changes that have occurred in the past.  Think of it as adaption in the best Darwinian sense.  According to Wikipedia, adaptation enables living organisms to cope with environmental stresses and pressures.  In technology, seeking out new ways to connect with students or becoming more self-reliant in using technology are examples of technological adaption.

Here are a few ideas to foster change this year…or maybe just have fun.

LibraryThing
Enter what you're reading or your whole library—it's an easy, library-quality catalog. LibraryThing also connects you with people who read the same things.  One of the best applications of this is that you can easily publish your list so that other people…i.e. students…can see it.  Check out who’s using LibraryThing at MPA:

• Upper School Reading Blog
• 5th Grade English: The Pushcart War Book Blog