New Technologies in the Classroom: How We Can Understand the Link Between Strong Pedagogy, Student Learning, and the Application of New Technologies
Abstract: This paper provides personal experiences and practical uses for new technology within the classroom. With software and hardware advances, as well as consistently increasing levels of digital literacy within the student population, we as educators need to continue to thoughtfully adapt how we educate our students. The author focuses on blogging, social networks, tablet technology and QR codes and their application within the modern classroom environment. The author also encourages shared experiences with technology within the classroom, so we as a community of educators may benefit from our shared experiences, whether it may be learning through failure, or finding success with technology through innovative pedagogy.?