Great Edtech Helps Teachers As Well As Students

For decades, principals, school superintendents, and educators have sought to improve education in one way or another. Whether it’s the advent of chalkboards or iPads, technology has been at the forefront of that push. The problem is that, while these technologies may make the learning process easier for kids, it’s not helping teachers teach. And that’s the best way to get kids back in the swing of things. Unfortunately, even if edtech finds a way to cater to teachers and students alike, it is not going to solve all the world’s education problems in the click of a button. Just as a student can’t learn by receiving all the answers beforehand, edtech can’t teach by providing teachers with the best way to teach. It has to facilitate learning rather than force it. Otherwise, no one is getting anything out of a good lesson. Much like education in general, the effects of edtech will not be easily measured in a short period of time. The key to success will be allowing students and teachers to grow along with the technology rather than fight against it. Because education is our future, and we have to give it time to grow. Photo: Flickr / diane horvath