Rachel Lamar

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@lzoumberis @mpmccreery How can society change that and make schools relevant again in young peoples lives?

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@DanielsZaira @mpmccreery =) If students understand the uses and abuses of technology, they may be beneficial in the educational setting.

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@DanielsZaira @mpmccreery =) I agree, I think there are many other techs that are useful and cheaper. Mobile techs are not the only options

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@GoldynMichelle I think it is a combination of the two, and both are important aspects when immersion occurs.

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@SARiesselmann @mpmccreery Do you think inexpensive tablets would cause any distraction to learning?

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

=) Communities should have a set of rules and guidelines that they think is important in education and learning. @mpmccreery #cit667

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@GoldynMichelle ! Students seem to use tech more for social media, and that may be a hard switch to use tech for educational purposes.

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@DRWatUNLV @mpmccreery =) Technology in general is something that is rather expensive, and it is hard to implement it if money is scarce.

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@reinhar6 I agree, I think phones do have educational value; however, society is very reliant on technology in general, which I =( with

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

=) Individuals and material items definitely have a connection; =( I do not think that society should be so connected @mpmccreery #cit667

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

! Mercant (2012) points out 47% of UK teenagers have a smartphone, and in many schools the use of a smartphone is banned @mpmccreery #cit667

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@katietoemaytoe @mpmccreery Depending on how technology is used will dictate this. Tech could be good in some cases, but maybe distracting.

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@GoldynMichelle Intrinsic motivation is something that is developed within, so maybe changing the teaching method.

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@KABenn1616 @JoanSYork @mpmccreery Setting standards early for inspiring students is something that I think is very important.

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@GoldynMichelle Accountability can be created by making check lists and trackers. Someone has to hold teacher leaders accountable though.

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@katietoemaytoe @brans_unlv @mpmccreery Continuous training is important; however, with anything that can be rather expensive too.

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

How can society and educators ensure that as technology improves, the quality of instruction improves as well? @mpmccreery #cit667

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@GoldynMichelle @DRWatUNLV @mpmccreery That is a great point, as educators have to be open to change in order for it to work effectively.

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@sjalene1 @katietoemaytoe @mpmccreery Money seems to be so important everywhere. Think more funding should be given to education field.

[Rachel Lamar @rslamar90]

@brans_unlv @mpmccreery I do not think that they do. Tech is constantly changing, and I see many organizations that are not able to keep up