Citation: Owens, Aileen M (June/July 2009). Do your teachers need a personal trainer? Learning & Leading with Technology, Retrieved 07-13-09, from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/Current_Issue/L_L_June_July.htm
Synopsis:
article discussed the benefits associated with using tech savvy teaching students as interns in elementary school classes. They worked as ‘personal trainers’ for the teachers, educating them in ways to incorporate the newest technology in their lesson plans. This was shown to be a win-win situation: the interns received on the job training while the teachers and the classroom students received valuable technology training. The article concludes with the fact that private corporations have seen and used the value of free interns for years, and it is time for the public sector of education to follow suit.
How can I have a resource like this to use in my classroom?
As this was a small study done with one university and one school, it seems improbable that it will be currently available. However, it is such a good idea for both students and educators, perhaps our University systems or at least some professors could be convinced to incorporate it into their curriculum.
How am I going to be tech savvy in the classroom?
The article mentioned things like net trekker with which I am not familiar. I need to explore these new technology tools in order to see what is available and what will work for me. As I come across them, I will make every effort to really learn and understand these different tools so as to be ready when I do have my own class.
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