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[Gypsy @Gypsy11703528]

I am not anti-technology. I use it in my classroom as well. There is a place for technology and it is important since that is the way of the world now. I am for balance. edchat

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@sgthomas1973 That is my approach. :)

[Gypsy @Gypsy11703528]

We have technology specialists that come to our school as well, however the push for teachers to use tech in the classroom stresses me out! I cannot be expected to learn dozens of new apps and utilize them in my room as quickly as the expectation feels like #edchat

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@blairteach balance is the best way. It seems when there is a shift that goes drastically one way or another, it always comes back to using a balanced approach #edchat

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@tomwhitby @lamasterkcb @ShiftParadigm @sgthomas1973 @DennisDill @timwolffSSD @DerekRhodenizer https://t.co/iHE07vFtFG the blue light emitted from the screens are not good for kids and should be limited. #edchat

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I think that technology has its place in education, however, over exposure to electronic devices can have negative impacts on behavior and student's emotional well-being. #edchat

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@dhmccaskill @lamasterkcb @ShiftParadigm @sgthomas1973 @tomwhitby @DennisDill We have that here as well and while I am grateful for the information, there is so much presented that I end up using none of it.

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@ShiftParadigm @sgthomas1973 @DennisDill That is a great point! #edchat

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@ShiftParadigm @lamasterkcb @sgthomas1973 @tomwhitby @DennisDill The positives are well discussed in that we are obviously only advancing in technology and so students need to have experience with using technology in order to be successful in the future. #edchat

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@Allison19769312 I couldn't agree more Allison. There is no replacement for the teacher in the classroom. Technology is a tool, not a fail safe #edchat

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@lamasterkcb That is most definitely a measure of success. I have had parents tell me that their kids didn't like school until I was their teacher. #edchat

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@sgthomas1973 @DennisDill @Teacher_TCG @tomwhitby I invite admin to observe me. I like to receive feedback and an outside perspective and tips from those with more experience than me.

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@DennisDill @sgthomas1973 @Teacher_TCG @tomwhitby I actually like to be observed. Sometimes you need an outside perspective.

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@sgthomas1973 Powerful statement!

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@tomwhitby I think they are a useful tool, but sometimes things just don't go as planned. One lesson that goes askew does not define your success as a teacher.

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@MrsChampMCSD Yes! This is especially true for those first days of school. Parents first question is, what did you do today? Students go to response: I don't know.

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That is not something I would have though of when thinking about my success as a teacher, but you raise a good point! https://t.co/9U7FE3b1y7

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@tomwhitby I have done that, but I feel like elementary students are always so eager to please their teacher that I am not sure if what they are saying is genuine. (fifth grade teacher)

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@Luke1946 Absolutely!

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@slrobins2018 Great answer. Thanks!

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Where is the line between feeling like you have been successful, and knowing you have been? #edchat