Author's Bio: James Green is a researcher at Player FM, the podcast discovery app for Android and the web.
The concept of the tech challenge is a relatively new idea, created by former special education teacher and IT integrator Andrea Keller. This idea is designed to bring technology into the classroom, but in a way that integrates it effectively for both teachers and students. Technology in the classroom has numerous benefits. We live in a world dominated by technology and the necessity for tech integration in the classroom has never been greater.
Students who are not aware of these technologies will certainly have a disadvantage in the job market when they grow up. It is vital to introduce technology now. It needs to become a way of life in the classroom.
In addition, the current statistics do not instill confidence. Despite 94% of teachers using computers for school email, only 67% used computers for instructional purposes. So, how can we get more technology into classrooms? This is where "Tech Challenges" come into play.
Students who are not aware of these technologies will certainly have a disadvantage in the job market when they grow up. It is vital to introduce technology now. It needs to become a way of life in the classroom.
In addition, the current statistics do not instill confidence. Despite 94% of teachers using computers for school email, only 67% used computers for instructional purposes. So, how can we get more technology into classrooms? This is where "Tech Challenges" come into play.
