The document emphasizes the crucial role teachers play in student achievement, highlighting that while numerous factors influence learning, it is ultimately the teacher who impacts students the most. It discusses the evolving landscape of technology in education and encourages patience in learning new tools. The message reinforces that technology should complement, not replace, teachers in facilitating student learning.

1. Technology and Teachers It’s always good to keep a sense of humor! Shared learning by Peggy George

2. The students are ready for technology. ARE WE?

5. There’s always something new to learn! http://www. google .com Find these cartoons online by searching with the keywords “ computer cartoons”. http://server3002. freeyellow . com/freeken/cartoon/cartoons .htm Retrieved 7/17/2004 Tiny URL: http://tinyurl.com/28nwcy

6. But…. there’s always a way to learn it!

7. The ways we communicate are changing.

8. The ways we teach are changing! http://www. borg .com/~ rjgtoons /images/ed5.gif

9. Learning takes time. Be patient with yourself.

10. It’s best not to try to learn to use new technology when you’re trying to meet a deadline :-) A computer’s efficiency decreases as the urgency of retrieval increases.

11. The Teacher is the Difference by Bill Page http://teachers.net/gazette/MAY02/page3.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are many factors that can make a difference in student achievement, but: The TEACHER is the difference

12. Textbooks don't teach kids Administrators don't teach kids Rules don't teach kids Tests don't teach kids

13. Block schedules don't teach kids State Departments of Education don't teach kids Support staffs don't teach kids Politicians don't teach kids

14. TEACHERS DON'T GET TO CHOOSE : Their working conditions, rooms, or materials Their students or their schedules Their administrators or their colleagues Their class loads, schedules or student-teacher ratio.

15. Teachers don’t make a difference; THEY ARE THE DIFFERENCE in kids’ learning.

16. Kids don't know anything about school reform high stakes testing inclusion site-based management or assessment-driven curriculum -- they just come to school.

17. They have good days and bad days. Some days they learn a lot. Some days seem to be a waste of time. Whether they learn a little or a lot depends on what their teacher decides to do.

18. TEACHERS TEACH KIDS. THEY DO IT BY: Their minute to minute decisions. Their communication skills and knowledge. They can provide motivation. They can make a kid feel competent and confident. They can provide interest and offer opportunity. They can facilitate a kid's learning.

19. THE TEACHER IS THE DIFFERENCE IN KIDS' LEARNING

20. Technology will NEVER replace teachers! However, it is a GREAT tool to enhance our teaching and our students’ learning.