Wisdom

In order to successfully use technology, consider the following:
 * A few words about successfully using technology**
 * 1) You do __not__ have to use technology to be an effective teacher.
 * 2) Be careful. It is possible to use technology superficially and students reap very __little__ benefit.
 * 3) Integrating technology is a social activity. It means opening your classroom for collaboration with other teachers.
 * 4) You do __not__ lose credibility with you students if you don't know technology as well as your core subject area.
 * 5) Know your level of understanding for __each__ technology product: Exposure **->** Awareness **->** Understanding **->** Expertise
 * 6) When you do a technology projects, consider follow-up activities for the next 2-4 classes following the project. This ensures that you get a "payback" for your efforts and the students understand __why__ they used the computer.
 * 7) Technology projects require a comprehensive (and flexible) rubric so students can demonstrate understanding several different ways.
 * 8) Pick a unit or concept that is "boring" or challenging for students to understand.
 * 9) If possible, pick a proven and successful project that does not currently use technology - and modify it to incorporate technology.
 * 10) Integrating technology well will likely require you to adjust your curriculum. In my opinion, it is best done after you analyze your curriculum using a backwards design (aka Understanding by Design).