Is Technology Making Us Smarter or Dumber?
Too much discussion among educators surrounding new technologies addresses the question of whether technology is making students smarter or dumber. This question, however, is misleading. The correct question, and way to think about technology integration, is "How do different technologies cause us to think, what are the strengths and weaknesses of each, and how can an educator utilize each technology to benefit student learning?"
NETS-T Standard 5: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
C - Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.
C - Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.