tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685560256628587439.post4255340168454090211..comments2023-07-10T07:12:16.641-04:00Comments on The Female Perspective of Computer Science: GHC16 / Building a Better Classroom: Lessons from Ed-TechGail Carmichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14173555781667297996noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685560256628587439.post-41042397193346988062016-11-03T14:01:45.115-04:002016-11-03T14:01:45.115-04:00Garth: For me, the answer to your question is that...Garth: For me, the answer to your question is that is depends on whether we are talking about the tech itself (IMO, the answer would be no) or an entire "package" of tech + updated pedagogy (then the answer might be yes). From discussions with teachers, it seems that the pedagogy part is rarely included (e.g. no training), so ften only those with the time to spare to learn that side are able to use the tech effectively.Gail Carmichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173555781667297996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685560256628587439.post-48629713619069694592016-11-03T12:49:33.044-04:002016-11-03T12:49:33.044-04:00I think the question on the top of the list should...I think the question on the top of the list should be "Does it improve learning and is it better than the present methods of teaching?" I am the school IT guy so I setup and maintain the ed tech K-12. After doing and promoting ed tech for 20 years I am still not convinced it provides a significant improvement. Improvement to me implies better retention, higher interest in learning and, as much as I hate to say it, high test scores.Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15205686951875259260noreply@blogger.com