"New technologies seem to emerge daily and some of them are fascinating to use and may prove essential. But in education, we have to keep our eyes on the prize and ask what they could contribute to student learning. Then we find that not all the new stuff is great stuff after all. That's a good thing. It allows us to work with the best resources and not waste time on the others.
How do we know what's worthwhile and what's not? According to Existential Paine's blog Second Life in Education: Dip, Cliff, or Cul-de-Sac?, we have to evaluate and let go of things that may be fun but not truly educational. He says, "Successful people recognize what is worth the investment and what is worth quitting."
So the question is: Are we hyping new technologies beyond what's reasonable or are they really the best hope for teaching and learning in the 21st century? What do you think? Read this blog and write your opinion in the comment box."
URL: http://www.techlearning.com/blog/2007/07/second_life_in_education_dip_c.php
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