Digital Natives invade our Classrooms...

I think any teacher and administrator would agree that students are more technologically savvy than ever before. Most of our students are true digital natives. In order to prepare our staff for this mental switch, we will first need to educate them. Teachers would need to know what technology is available and how to operate it. The more comfortable they become with working with technology, the more apt they will be to incorporate it into their lessons.

The next step is tricky.... As administrators we have to put the technology into our teachers and students hands. Teachers must have access to technology in order to integrate it into lessons. Students will also need access to develop skills. Not all students can be considered a digital native. Some students do not have access to computers, iPods, web cams, etc.

It is our job as Admin and teachers to develop our students into 21st Century learners and make sure they own the skills and literacy to ensure their success in this new day and age.