The English Language

An interesting discussion about the use of IM speech on Dave Warlicks 2Cents Worth. I took time first thing this morning and commented on the blog. This turned out to very interesting. Would you ever accept IM speech in a classroom assignment? If not, why? Is it a valid form of speech for the classroom.

I'd like to do a little preliminary advertising for the Lutheran School portal. Later next week, the LSPortal will be releasing a new tab for Technology Leaders. Check it out. New document uploads, news, and forums specifically for tech leaders. Taking the technology discussion to the next level.

Just an observation: Why does it seem to be taking so long for Lutheran schools to join the 21st Century in terms of technology? Wasn't it Luther who utilized one of the greatest major technological advancements in the 15th century...the printing press?

1 comment:

David said...

Why does it seem to be taking so long for Lutheran schools to join the 21st Century in terms of technology? Here are a couple thoughts.

Cost is a huge fear. Funding models need to change in many places for technology tools to be placed at the forefront of spending priorities.

Time is also a problem. So many of our teachers don't even have one preparation period a week with which to learn, research new opportunities, and to experiment with technology.

As I travel around the country, most educators I meet know that we should be doing more, but feel caught in a time and money trap that doesn't allow them to really be innovative.fakfrn