tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20103655.post5683124834775156385..comments2023-06-18T02:43:38.768-07:00Comments on EdTech from the Valley: Solving the Altruistic ExcuseKyle Brumbaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413242430252219403noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20103655.post-13377567334027106282007-04-17T21:03:00.000-07:002007-04-17T21:03:00.000-07:00Totally agree with your viewpoint regarding the al...Totally agree with your viewpoint regarding the altruistic excuse. While teachers are in the profession to make a living, it is also our obligation as professional educators to continue to develop and enhance our skill set and pass this on to our students. Otherwise, as Will Richardson stated, "we will be deemed irrelevant by our students."<BR/><BR/>I'm tired of hearing from teachers that "Technology just isn't for me." What would their answer be, say they are an English teacher, if a student said, "I appreciate your help, but I just cannot perform in an English class." An English teacher would not accept that. As a fellow technology person, I agree with you Kyle - no more excuses. Let's step up to the plate. But it's not only teachers, it's leadership as well. District leadership has to realize the importance of connecting our students to the technology, and providing faculty with ongoing and meaningful staff development. Not to mention we need to use and continue to build upon the technology infrastructures that we have created!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com