5.+Training+for+Sharing

Training for Sharing

In order for educators to be effective users of technology, they must first understand how to utilize it in the classroom. This means understanding not only how to actively use the technology but also when and when not to integrate technology into the curriculum. While cloud technology and mobile devices can be used in all educational settings for any content area, it is not a one-size-fits-all method. Professional development and education is the key to assisting preservice and inservice educators know the benefits of using cloud technology and tablets in the classroom but also the limitations of each. It is only through this continuing education and intervention that these technologies can be utilized to their fullest capacity.