What’s less often discussed is how and when to implement new technology tools in schools and classrooms. We’ve already reviewed plenty of them on our blog (like in 20 Classroom Technology Tools You Might Not Know). There are plenty of tools already on the market that actively aim to serve educators and schools. Yet it’s clear that the future of classroom instruction involves more tech, not less. The idea of implementing yet another new tech solution is exhausting, if not overwhelming. Given this, we understand that teachers and administrators alike may feel a sense of tech burnout.
And administrators bore the burden of showing teachers that the benefits were worth the effort. The surge in new technology tools has had some challenges, though: often, teachers bore the brunt of learning, rolling out, and then teaching students how to use new devices, apps, and tools. EdTech solutions filled crucial roles in allowing schools to continue offering instruction despite many uncertainties. The past couple school years have been filled with massive disruptions that have fueled a new wave of investment in educational technology.
