The educators who “get it” seem to be the people that are using new technologies in their classrooms. Those digital explorers who are trying to fully “grasp it” may be looking for resources to help their classrooms as well as getting a sense of “who should know what.”
The degree of technological knowledge that administrators should have, Ed Glickman’s question directly addressed this and the amount of on-site tech support are very important questions. Having access to as many knowledgeable people as possible would ease the burden and quell the concerns of “exploring” teachers. They are not only learning systems and pedagogies but how to proficiently use them in their class rooms. When glitches are thrown into the mix, I can see how they may be able to scrap the entire program all together.
Another topic that came up many times was where, when, and if typing skills should be taught. This issue ties in with students have knowledge of a technology but utilizing its correct usage. First hand, I know that typing skills improve over time, but the importance of finger placement to improve speed, I feel, should be a skill learned early on. I still occasionally glance at the key board, but it was very hard to wean myself from the “hunt and peck” tendencies that all fledgling typists.
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