Create Your Own Support System
When something doesn’t work, which will inevitably happen, your edtech community can help troubleshoot your issues and provide insight on how to fix or improve upon the problem. Here are a few ways you can start to build this support system, if you don’t already have one.
• Create edtech Twitter lists
• Join edtech Facebook groups
• Post in edtech-focused Google+ Communities
• Connect with fellow teachers who are tech-savvy
• Make friends through conferences/gatherings like Edcamp
Start Slow and Steady
Once you have the basics figured out, it’s important that you take your time introducing new tools and programs in your classroom. Stick with introducing just one thing at a time; any more will be chaotic.
It’s also important that you test every new tool or app what you want to use, which will ensure you don’t add three new apps into the mix at one time—thorough testing takes time.
Be sure to test both at home and at school; certain firewalls might block the use of some websites, which could throw a wrench in your lesson.
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