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I loved this ted talk! I thought it was amazing. I learned so much about how important technology could be in a classroom and some cool ways to implement it. I want to take my students on a virtual field trip soon!

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I agree with most of what the speaker in this TED talk had to say. One thing that really stuck with me was when she said you have to use technology purposefully. I feel like my school has really been focusing on cutting down on printing, so I end up having students do it on their chromebooks. I think I need to stop and think about if there is a more purposeful activity that my students should be doing.

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I agree with teaching purposefully with technology and am excited to learn more during this course to assist me to assist my students.

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I agree with teaching purposefully with technology and am excited to learn more during this course to assist me to assist my students.

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I agree with what everything she talked about. Was much needed information for when I would like to teach some day.

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Great point of how if it can be done on paper than usually technology to do it isn't the best use. 

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Great point of how if it can be done on paper than usually technology to do it isn't the best use. 

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I like the idea of having students learning and sharing the app.
I agree that if it's boring on paper, and iPad won't change that.
I disagree about letting students keep their personal devices. There's a time and a place on certain occasions, but other than that they don't constantly need them.

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I think some educators try to use technology as a babysitter, I like that she mentioned purposeful technology. I’m still a bit scared about opening up too many sites for students.

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I think some educators try to use technology as a babysitter, I like that she mentioned purposeful technology. I’m still a bit scared about opening up too many sites for students.

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Good points about using technology to transform learning, not just be a different medium.  Bridging the ideas of using social media and encouraging social media use that promotes poor judgement is tough.  She didn't have to deal with tiktok... (7 yr old video)

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Good points about using technology to transform learning, not just be a different medium.  Bridging the ideas of using social media and encouraging social media use that promotes poor judgement is tough.  She didn't have to deal with tiktok... (7 yr old video)

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I have done virtual field trips with my students, and they are amazing!

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Great reminder to let kids have ownership of their learning. Technology is a great avenue for them to do this.

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I love the idea of letting students be smarter than you. They are great at tech, let them learn it, be better than you, and then teach others.

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I love the idea of letting students be smarter than you. They are great at tech, let them learn it, be better than you, and then teach others.

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WOW! I loved this video. It is so powerful and true! I love her message about if it is boring on paper, it will be boring on an iPad. I think we all want our classes to be engaging, educational and fun, but with standards and curriculum requirements it can be hard to find the how and the purpose behind the technology we use.

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There were many good things in the video. I think the most important message is that technology use must be intentional. Boring work sheet is still boring on an iPad. I really like the idea of students, recording themselves, reading books and sharing that with other classmates. I do disagree with students using their own devices as there is no way to monitor them and ensure students are actually doing the work they are supposed to be doing. The same can be achieved with students using school iPads.

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I really think that what the speaker said at the end is key. Passionate teachers make or break a classroom. Teachers must be determined to learn, not just willing to follow a mandate. Often I see the struggle for students because teachers won't engage with the process of learning new things. Challenging ourselves to learn something new, will translate to helping our students continue to struggle through a challenge to sucess. 

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I really think that what the speaker said at the end is key. Passionate teachers make or break a classroom. Teachers must be determined to learn, not just willing to follow a mandate. Often I see the struggle for students because teachers won't engage with the process of learning new things. Challenging ourselves to learn something new, will translate to helping our students continue to struggle through a challenge to sucess. 

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I have embraced genius hour in my classroom for 8 years. Students love learning about themselves by learning more about topics they love. It is important to remind students that while they are creating their own education, it still has to have a defined purpose!

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I love that Kayla talked passionately about that gradual release of control that should be happening in our classrooms, as well as not being boxed in by the 4 walls of a classroom, and preparing students for a future rich with technology. The whole idea of connecting classrooms within a school or the whole world by having someone read a book and place a QR code on it, is brilliant! I have done something similar to 'Genius Hour' where my students can start researching an animal or a topic, with a 'project approach' stance. Then they decide how they show what they learned.... but I'm more books, less tech for their research... need to tweet that, I guess! Love the idea of embracing the students of today!

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I enjoyed the video; it is inspiring to me since this will be my first-year teaching in preschool and I feel I can make an impact on my students.

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I enjoyed the video; it is inspiring to me since this will be my first-year teaching in preschool and I feel I can make an impact on my students.

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Start w a purpose!

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I love my technology, but it is also so important to teach internet safety. Yes, technology is an amazing tool in the classroom, but it also has to be taught, along with the appropriate spyware.

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I love my technology, but it is also so important to teach internet safety. Yes, technology is an amazing tool in the classroom, but it also has to be taught, along with the appropriate spyware.

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There is such opportunity for purposeful use of technology in our classrooms. As a veteran teacher, I am trying to "keep up." :) I would love ot know more about the app her students used to recored their own reading.

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I love her passion, and excitement for embracing the world of technology that we live in. We can't deny that our students have grownup with technology.

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I love the idea of giving kids 20% of lessons to actively engage in things they are interested in. One of the biggest issues I've noticed in my 5th graders is their lack of curiousity and creativity. This would be a great way to foster that.

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Great Ted Talk! I loved everything she had to say. I even learned what EdPuzzle is!!

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I thought this was a great introduction into why we need to use technology in our classrooms. I have done genius hour in the past and loved how engaged my students were.

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I appreciate everything that you had to say. I loved seeing your classroom and knowing that what I want from my students and from myself is not out of line. On the contrary, it is what is needed and necessary for our students to succeed in today's world. We can no longer teach the way we did even 10 years ago. Thank you so much for this talk.

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I appreciate this reminder of our main goal: Setting our students up for success!! We do it, but some days it needs to be more present in our minds than others. And I agree that the kids can teach us so much about technology!! y 2nd graders have taught me a lot!

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One thing that really struck me was the way schools treat technology entering a building.  It often feels like rather than acknowledging and learning more about the tech that students are using there is often a jump towards the removal of technology.  Rather schools need to embrace and teach it- create and deliver lessons on digital literacy rather than ignoring its existence. When we reinforce how productive use of technology is helpful, creative, and engaging, we allow students to see its value in education, productivity, and creativity rather than just entertainment.

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I loved this talk! It was so awesome to find ideas to incorporate technology more into my classroom. In my classroom we use a lot of technology so I am excited to try some of these new things that she was talking baout in this Ted Talk!

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I like the idea of transforming technology to be more integrated, but also hesitate when I see my kids on their chromebooks all day. I think there is a useful balance with technology in the classroom!

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I appreciate the topics of technology use and its application. Getting students outside of the classroom using social media and other digital classrooms. I also like her references to all of the different ways to assess students besides just standards based assessments. I believe that the alternative forms of assessment will directly effect success on standards based assessments.

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This showed me many new ways to incorporate technology into the classroom. It does seem that we spend a great deal of time keeping technology out of the classroom, instead of using these fantastic tools.

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I agreed with much of what this educator was saying. I feel we spend a lot of educational time trying to keep technology out of students hands instead of teaching them to use it responsibly. I think students become more engaged with the curriculum when they can use technology to create something or explore a concepts. I feel all schools should be one to one in regards to technology instead of just having a computer lab.

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I love the comment about the teacher and student relationship being key no matter what changes there are in policies, technology, or anything else that affects our classrooms. I also found the boring assignment on paper will be boring on an iPad comment an interesting thing to keep in mind while trying to integrate technology into the classroom effectively.

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This was a great video. Already has me rethinking how I can use technology in the classroom more efficiently. 

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This was a great video. Already has me rethinking how I can use technology in the classroom more efficiently. 

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The use of technology in the classroom is only going to grow in years to come. It is already in every classroom already so it
is safe to say that pretty soon it will be all online learning.

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Technology is the future of classrooms,  we need to keep that in mind and allow our students the opportunities needed for success!

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Technology is the future of classrooms,  we need to keep that in mind and allow our students the opportunities needed for success!

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I thought she made so many good points. The one that resonated with me the most is "If it is boring on paper, it's boring on an iPad"

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I loved her classroom set up, the way all the students would be able to see the teacher or student presenting up front. She had a love of students which is so important. I teach mainly younger grades as a specialist, so I don't neccessarily agree with okaying phone use, since most of my students don't have one yet. Perhaps she could have specified grade levels when referring to the cell phone hotels. I agree that finding a way to connect with students, even the ones that don't come ready to learn is vital. Just as she did with her student, Christian.

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If it's boring on paper, it will be just as boring on an iPad. I have been integrating tech in my classroom for years and this resonates with me. A paperless classroom is awesome but it doesn't mean you will magically have more motivated students, you have to use technology purposefully and integrate it wisely.

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I learned that there are far more resources out there than I had been familiar with! I will do more searching and will start finding ways to highlight some of the resources this Ted Talk included. And I definitely agree that technology must be used frequently with purpose in the classroom. I am not very good at doing that, but I do know how important it is for students to be as technologically savvy as possible in this day and age. I didn't disagree with much from this Ted Talk... I suppose what I agree with the least was creating a social media page for my classroom. I find so much ugliness on social media that I wouldn't necessarily want my own class to be accessible to those who are slinging anger, misinformation, and ugly words and thoughts.

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I learned and was reminded that technology is good when used correctly. I just need to learn to let go and get out of my comfort zone more. 

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I learned and was reminded that technology is good when used correctly. I just need to learn to let go and get out of my comfort zone more. 

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loves learning! She produces the environment that students love to learn in!

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I like the reminder that we as teachers can relinquish control of an app to our students even if we haven't quite grasped it. They will likely learn it faster than we do and grow more deeply because of it!

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I got a lot of ideas about things to implement into the classroom, like virtual field trips. My area is very rural and this could be huge for my students. I agree with that if students find something boring on paper that they will find them boring in other formats as well. I didn't disagree with anything she said. I was very inspired by this Ted Talk.

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Great Ted Talk! Love the information.

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I enjoyed this presentation. She brought up  many ways to integrate technology in my classroom.

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I am so happy to see that there are some teachers and some schools embracing technology as a tool of creation, discovery and learning. I wish more schools would do the same.

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I've noticed some of these changes within our building and district already ie. students utilizing YouTube. I do find myself wondering if building a high-trust classroom would negate those few students from accessing inappropriate material would help though. She had some great points! :) Relationships are the number one priority and will facilitate a better relationship that students have with school.
Ginger Rydquist

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What a scary concept to use a platform such as Tweeter in the class. However, her point was great that when used in a positive way to collaborate with other classes or experts it can help build safe online practices. As well as introduce students to the world of building a social media presences, which could help set them apart when applying for scholarships and jobs in the future.
Trevor Webb

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Every point in this Ted Talk is timeless. Innovation, student centered, individualized learning paths, ownership,, passion projects, flexible seating, and RELATIONSHIPS are all so important in education.
Deanna Horsens

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I am enthusiastic about allowing my students to go global. I am excited to bring the world to them with technology as

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I love that the Kayla Delzer TedTalk was included in this course. She makes many great points including meeting her students where they are, genius hour, digital footprints, and breaking down the four walls of your classroom.

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Loved listening to her. She obviously loves teaching and her kids. Instead of just keeping the students confined to the classroom, she allows them to explore all over the world with a touch of a button.

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So much of what was said in this video goes with what I believe.  This year, with remote learning, it's more important that ever before that we get the learning with technology right.  I'm glad to hear others say that using technology just to say we're using technology is not helping education.

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So good! I was in a preschool classroom when I was still teaching and we used the most technology of the whole school (our school is a K-12). After parents realized this, I was asked to teach Tech classes for all grades, so I love a good pro technology talk!

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I loved this! She has so many good points. Genius hour is something I have seen done before and is a great tool to use in the classroom. I also liked her points about technology - why take students phones from them when it comes to learning when our world is constantly evolving with more and more technology.

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I enjoyed this Ted Talk. I think it was very informative but I do not agree with using cell phones and Youtube throughout class. I taught in a school that allowed access to cell phones and students would watch Netflix during class rather than focusing on the lesson. If cell phone and youtube are going to be allowed it should be used for students that are driven and will not take advantage.

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This was an awesome reminder that we have the duty to make learning engaging and meaningful. I found myself nodding my head as she talked - agreeing with all of her points. I am guilty of the fear, but I have turned to my students to help me solve technology issues in the past. ( though I am not sure that I am ready for Twitter - I will face that fear). I really like the idea of a Genius hour - I need to find the time to put that in my classroom this year.

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I will be using tablets for my kindergartners for the first time this year and I am so excited. I was also a bit daunted...until I watched the Ted Talk. I love the idea that a student can learn the app and then be the teacher for the rest of us! I also thought it would be great to all explore with the same app at the same time and share what we learn as we explore. This idea has already taken stress from me and turned it into excitement.

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I like the idea of genius hour so they can teach me!

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I like the idea of genius hour so they can teach me!

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I think by having the students learn an app and then teach the class is a great idea.  They would feel proud and it would be motivating for them.  Trying to use more useful technology in the classroom is great, it is just hard to do it sometimes.

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I like the focus on putting technology in the hands of students when and where they need it. I agree with the notion that anything boring on paper and pencil will still be boring on the iPad! Create vs. Consume.

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Wow! This talk was amazing. It generated my thought patterns and I began to think of different ways to incorporate technology in the classroom. My favorite quote was regarding fear. Don't let fear limit you. When she talked about Twitter, that scared me. However, I'm not going to let fear limit me. Loved this talk.

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I learned about genius hour and how there are so many different effective ways for students to learn through exploring technology! Making sure as teachers we are providing meaningful learning experiences through the use of technology.

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I think that classrooms now are a bit more modern than even in 2015. The cell phone hotel isn't as prevalent as it was int he past but our school still blocks YouTube!

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I found this video very interesting!  I had never heard of genius hour and look forward to looking into it.  We don't have a cellphone hotel, but we do have pockets within the classroom for students to place their phones, this is not to keep them from using them, it is to teach them about using them at appropriate times.  I believe it is important to teach them etiquette with the phones before they enter the workforce.  I struggle with "If it's right for kids, it's right"  What does that mean?  For as many great technologies made for kids, I feel there are equally negative or inappropriate technologies.  I may be reading this out of context or reading too much into the thought. I loved hearing "if it's boring on paper, it's boring on an ipad"  That could not be more real.

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Even though this Ted talk was done in 2015 I still feel it relates to classrooms today.   She had a great point about breaking down our four walls in the classroom and reaching out globally for students to experience the world.  The virtual tours have always sounded like a great idea but I am intimidated by the technology and speed of our internet connection at school.

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I like the idea of students recording books for other students to use, this is something that I am going to share with my fellow teachers. I agree that technology should not be used just for the sake of using technology, there should be a planned and purposeful reason for doing so. One thing that I slightly disagree with is the idea that is it the school/teachers responsibility for students to have a positive digital footprint. Although we need to teach digital citizenship and promote safe and ethical use, parents.guardians are still the ones responsible for their children and their actions.

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This TED talk reminded me that I need to do better.  “Releasing the power” is a mantra I need  to use to keep moving forward.  I agree with everything she had to say but find it difficult to not fall into “well learned patterns of teaching” that are ineffective for 21st century learners.

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I learned how many resources are out here we are not taking advantage of. There are so many ways to incorporate technology into the every day classroom. I agree that the use of YouTube and cellphones should be allowed and serve a purpose.

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I learned about how much of a tool youtube is used in education and children yet it is not allowed as a resource to our students. I agreed with how important it is to integrate technology into our everyday teaching, it is a wonderful way for students to connect and feel involved in their learning. I do think that students should be allowed to use their phones as a recourse in the classroom, I think it is a useful tool and I also think it gives older students a sense of ownership of their method of learning.

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Wow, while this Ted Talk took place 5 years ago, there is still so much food for thought.  It's easy as a classroom teacher to settle into what is comfortable, which is why the idea of not having to be experts ourselves resonated with me.  Turn the students loose to try new things or even become the experts themselves is an important idea.  I feel like I generally do a good job of incorporating technology into classroom instruction, but it is easy for that to turn into essentially using Chromebooks as expensive paper and pencils.  I hope to be more intentional in my use of technology, especially in light of our distance learning requirements with COOVID-19.

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I enjoyed this presentation.  There were many excellent examples of how technology can be implemented in the classroom.  I think there needs to be a balance of taking advantage of what technology has to offer while also giving our students the social skills they need to be successful in the future.

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I was very interested in the app she talked about where students could record themselves reading a book and then others could follow along while listening. I thought that would be a very helpful tool for an Elementary classroom.

I thought the presentation was very interesting. I think that it is important today to try to bring meaningful technology use into the classroom. The difficulty where I am at, is the availability of technology. Whey you only have a few iPad's and 20 students, it is difficult to use technology for whole class activities.

I loved how she ended the presentation. Very important to remember!

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I liked the closing thought that what is most important and does not change as a foundation are the relationships between teachers and students.
I agree with many thoughts presented.  One was that we should not just use technology for the sake of technology and being different.  It does indeed need to be purposeful.
I respect technology as being very powerful.  Therefore, my disagreement is with just turning kids loose to engage all that power without knowing how to wield it.  I wouldn't turn my kids lose in my shop to use all my power tools.

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I do think technology can be so powerful in the classroom when used correctly. It doesn't just mean putting a student on a computer. The assignments need to be relevant, engaging, and meaningful so the students find value in them. It stood out to me when she said that technology needs to be in our classroom so it can be utilized whenever seems necessary.

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This was truly a great but of information and wish more would see this. My school right now blocks everything, Google Hangouts, You tube, music sites that my kids need to complete projects. We also must have all feel phones not present in the school, which many times I disregard, due to the fact that they are so powerful a tools. I wish I could get this video to all our staff to watch. I think we need to spend teaching time guiding our students in the most productive as to use technology rather than hand tying them, therefore crippling them in the real world. Great talk. I learned more than I could have asked for in that short 13 minute talk.

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I really enjoyed her talk and encouragement to reinvent the skills of today, however how do we monitor the students that aren't always making the right choices?  Students do need to have access to the digital realm however, I feel overwhelmed in wondering how to navigate it and keep things safe just for my own kids, not only my students.  I think she brought up some valid and important things to consider in bringing technology TO our classroom, not just in the computer lab.

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and everywhere else. There will always be pros and cons.

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I am so divided on this idea of technology. I couldn't agree more that this is our world, this is they of communication our students use. We need to teach them to use it in an appropriate way. I also agree it can open so many new doors for students' learning. However, it seriously concerns me. If this really is how people communicate these days, how are they expected to be able to hold normal conversations, face to face with people? If school becomes so student and technology led, what use are we going to have for teachers? Are teachers even going to be expected to teach anything? It worries me for the profession of teaching since people might be able to look at teachers and think 'oh my ipad can teach me that.' If kids start thinking this, there are going to be more little boys like the one she mentioned about not wanting to go to school because they're all going to think they can just learn it from the internet.

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Technology is an instrument, a tool, for children to easily access ideas, and spontaneously create by gathering information instantly, collaborating with others, and inserting images to support their art-storybook-math-science-social studies projects. Often, when working with students with special needs, a communication component that the average learner is ready and able to skillfully show, is limited. Technology can help a student express their thoughts, feelings, and reciprocal language to others. A shy person, or a person with limited print abilities, can speak into a computer and draw up images to support their comprehension of a topic, into a film for submission in place of an essay. Thank you. Diane M

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I love using technology in my classroom. I think it is absolutely essential that students know how to build on their educational experiences with different apps as well as the ability to gather information digitally.  I wish we were a 1 to 1 school but for know we will share our devices.  

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I love using technology in my classroom. I think it is absolutely essential that students know how to build on their educational experiences with different apps as well as the ability to gather information digitally.  I wish we were a 1 to 1 school but for know we will share our devices.  

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Technology is fabulous if monitored and explained to the students using them. The struggles we face are safety based along with the equipment and tools to support it.

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I agree that one thing that will never change in education is the ability to build relationships, and also the ability to build a positive culture in classrooms. I also think technology can be a great way to build relationships with students.

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I agree that one thing that will never change in education is the ability to build relationships, and also the ability to build a positive culture in classrooms. I also think technology can be a great way to build relationships with students.

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I appreciate the speaker's desire to build a healthy classroom atmosphere. I am encouraged by her desire to create an innovative classroom with relevant resources. She is motivated. I would like to learn more about Genius Hour.

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I agree whole-heartedly with much of what I heard, however, with all of the new laws and rules involving internet usage and safety it is becoming more and more difficult to successfully use technology in many of the ways described. This is frustrating to me. Our district blocks YouTube, social media, and many other avenues that could be used. We have to have each app that we use vetted and approved before they are added and allowed to be used by students. This, again, limits what our students can do and how they learn. Twenty-first century classrooms would be great if there was money available to bring us into the 21st century that would be amazing! Can't wait for the reality to come true!

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This ted talk was an excellent introduction to the world of technology in the classroom.

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I do agree that our students are highly advanced in the are of technology! At times, I fear that they are missing out on developing relationships with family and friends because they are so "addicted" to their devices. 

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I do agree that our students are highly advanced in the are of technology! At times, I fear that they are missing out on developing relationships with family and friends because they are so "addicted" to their devices. 

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Technology can enrich student lives in various ways including virtual field trips, discussions with students several miles aways from where the students attend school, and learning apps. Classrooms should embrace technology!

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Imagine the learning experience we would have had as students if technology, flexible seating,  and collaboration would have been used in our classrooms. Our world today is changing in leaps and bounds. In order to ensure our students' success we must open our minds to new forms of teaching and integrating real life tools (such as today's technology).  I am excited for this new adventure and form of teaching. I too have seen the transformation of students that dread school become those students when leaving at the end of the day  can't wait for the next day of school. The future is in our students.  Embrace the new, step outside your comfort zone, watch your students soar. :) Loved this video. It was spot on!

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I am inspired by Kayla's drive to revitalize the classroom. I currently use some of the strategies that Kayla talked about, and I am excited to use them more. I agree that if technology is not purposeful  or it doesn't transform you classroom, you shouldn't use it.

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Two years ago I had the pleasure of taking a class from Kayla at the Big Sky Tech conference where she was the keynote speaker. I am as inspired today as I was the first time I heard her speak. I love the idea of re-imagining the learning space and embracing the world that our students are a part of.  I love flipping the classroom and allowing the students to be the teachers--not only do the students love learning from their peers but it frees me up to help support students in other ways. I strongly agree with Kayla about relationships being the foundation of a successful classroom. When students build trust relationships with their teachers they are not afraid to try new things and embrace failure as a learning opportunity.

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The two things that really inspired me from this talk were the Genius Hour and having the kids teach each other and the teacher about new apps. I think the kids would really take ownership over this and it would be a great way to discover new apps. I also am intrigued by the QR codes for audio books. The idea that students could listen to classmates read a book to them sounds so fun and neat!

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This talk was an eye opener for me as a teacher. I look forward to breaking out of my "old school" way of doing things. It would be amazing to gain the confidence to execute a technology driven classroom. I hope I have the tools to do just that by the end of this course.

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This TED talk inspired me to do better. I know these ideas to be true, yet I fall into the same trap many times. I loved the idea of "Releasing the Power". It works. I'm also going to try the QR codes to access student-read books. Love that idea!

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I loved the great ideas Kayla shared on making technology use meaningful in the classroom. "Purposeful technology" made so much sense to me! I can't wait to try the genius hour with my class. The idea of digital literacy skills really hit home for me, I really liked the QR shared books app, can't wait to try that. I have to help my students be ready for the future.

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I am impressed with Kayla's motivation.  I love her determination to ensure students are enjoying learning and reaping the benefits of today's technology.  As educators, we need to push our comfort zone and provide high quality education for our future leaders.

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I LOVED this TedTalk! I feel that a lot of points that Kayla made were very valid and pushed the limits. She brought up quite a few points on topics that many educators and schools worry about or tip-toe around. I completely agree that we need to be providing our students with authentic and meaningful connections to technology, and allow them to share their knowledge of something that children in today's society know tons about. I also liked her point on students', and our own, digital footprints. We want to make sure that not only what our own footprint's look like, but foster those of our young students as well. Something I'm super interested in trying is the QR codes on the back of books to allow students to listen and follow along!