Georgina Duggs

Graduate student in School Counseling at UNO

[John Skretta @jskretta]

“The biggest communication problem we have is that we do not listen to understand, we listen to reply.” — @VictoriaLentfer

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

I love this infographic!!! #tldeuno2021

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

Teachers who effectively use technology in the classroom have one thing in common: They care more about learning than the tools that cause it.

7 Characteristics Of Teachers Who Effectively Use Technology https://t.co/yOSfNI8X8z

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

@BirkholtzB @Greta74489452 Definitely, something we need to be mindful of. I often (wrongly) assume that students know more about apps/tech than I do!#tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

@tierra_hills You're right, Tierra! That's what we're doing, is preparing students to be confident and competent (and creative!) in the digital world.#tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

@AlyssaJ87428916 Balance is key, I agree! We should use Ed Tech to enhance and enrich the learning experience (as mentioned in so many posts here) not to take over education!#tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

@alexduffyyy "Intimidated" is a feeling I can identify with! But keeping our minds open and positive attitudes will help us embrace this tech world of endless opportunities! #tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

@msjiang_ Great point, teacher training and confidence with tech in the classroom is key!#tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

WRAP UP: I am more enthusiastic about Ed Tech now. As educators I don't think we have a choice, we need to collaborate, learn from each other, and be comfortable with using tech in education. We must make the most of all the opportunities Ed Tech offers. #edtech, #tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

@MissNeidig Totally agree with you here, and a lot of inequities showed up during this past year re. student access to Internet, technology, etc. #tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

@MrsNovotny98 @MiZ_JS_ @MrWennstedt Good point to be aware of this. It's these differences and variations that throw me!#tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

@alexduffyyy @Mrs_Wheeler_ Great question! I don't have any answers but would love to find out more about how this impacts building to building and district to district. Obviously, cost will be a big factor.......#tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

A3: Teachers need to be enthusiastic about Ed Tech, and model creative learning with their students, allow them to explore, make their own decisions, try new things. Tech must be age appropriate, not overwhelming but 'gently challenging' to promote creative thinking. #tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

@MrsNightser Good to know, I'll have to check this out. #tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

@SydneyZerzan @BirkholtzB Agree, it's so fun and a great learning tool too! #tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

@SydneyZerzan I agree that there are so many choices, and I think 'enriching' lesson plans and the overall learning experience is a great term to describe the benefits of EdTech #tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

A2: I don't have much experience with different tech tools and I've used Google Drive the most up to now. I'm very quickly learning to love Twitter as an educational tool and I'm fascinated with @MindMeister, @canva, @mysimpleshow. #tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

@LudlumClaire Absolutely agree with you Claire, EdTech is about innovation, creativity, letting students make choices!

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

@Greta74489452 Sounds like practicing tech in the classroom is the best way to learn and gain confidence? #tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

A1: Ed Tech encompasses collaboration among students, teachers, parents, etc.; globalization, e.g. connecting with other schools, communities, countries; innovation & new ideas; encourages students to be creative & curious, enhancing their desire to learn and grow. #tldeuno2021

[Georgina Duggs @GeorginaD_UNO]

@razorsenglish This is encouraging to hear! Did you engage in extra training, or was it a matter of having to just learn as you go? Any tips for a beginner? #tldeuno2021