An education-technology specialist and former teacher says that educators need to increase their Web presence and technology know-how. Will Richardson, an author and co-founder of Powerful Learning Practice, an online professional-development provider for teachers, says that while today's students are "digital natives," there is still a role for educators in helping students learn how to use these tools effectively.
The building administrators and I were privileged to hear Mr. Richardson's presentation at a conference on October 20. He not only encourages teachers to have a web presence, but he advocates the same for students. He provides common sense approaches to ensuring that our students meet the 21st Century learning skills that are so essential for the future of our youth, our community, our state, our nation, and our global significance!
http://www.edweek.org/tsb/articles/2010/10/12/01richardson.h04.html
