The Damage Being Done by Technology

1.  Using technology leads the brain to become addicted to it's use.
2.  Technology disrupts our short-term (working) memory.
3.  Too much technology use causes our attention span to decrease.

Minimize Distractions Caused by Technology

1. Multi-tasking is a misnomer.  People are engaged in "continuous partial attention" when utilizing technology.
2. Technology provides too many distractors to learning.
3. Students are using technology with very little limitation.

Utilizing the New Tech to Our Student's Advantage

Value is found in HOW the teacher implements the technology

1. MODEL good habits for technology use
2. Generate BUY-IN with the curriculum not just the MEDIUM
3. Use GAMING strategies in teaching

Selective Attention

Count the number of times the kids in the white shirts pass and catch the ball.  Please pay careful attention to each pass/catch.

Bottom Line

The bottom line is that technology isn't going anywhere.  Therefore, it is important that we create dynamic lessons utilizing technology, limit the possible distractions caused by technology, and try to minimize the damage inflicted by the use of too much technology.