It’s time to move beyond the “tech for tech’s sake” approach and embrace purposeful technology integration. This means using tech tools that enhance learning, not distract from it.
Our use of technology should focus on increasing access to information, promoting collaboration, and deepening student engagement.
Artificial Intelligence tools are powerful and useful, but let’s be thoughtful about how we integrate them into lesson designs. AI can help teachers generate questions, create parent communication, and find resources. But always remember that we want to outsource the work to AI, not the human element.
The tech landscape is always changing, so it is important to be flexible and willing to adapt. The focus should always be on learning, not the tool.
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