In today's education and with the huge changes in technology, educators are faced with great challenges. We always want to do what is best and we are also pressured by the many forces that play a part in the decision making of education (society, parents, administration, etc.). We must be up to date in educational and technological trends around the country and the world. We also know that technology is the way of the future but many educators are afraid of using technology, particularly the use of resources through the internet because of the so many implications that come with it.
When it comes to using internet for instruction, many educators and school districts are very cautious .Fear of parents reactions and even lawsuits are still causing many schools to be very reluctant when it comes to the use of internet in the classrooms. This sense of fear causes many of us to just play safe and not take risks. The biggest risk however, is not taking the risk to start learning and to communicate in simple ways the what the benefits of learning something new may bring.
I believe the first step educators, parents, administrators or anybody involved in education is to start learning
the unknown. The fear of changing or trying something new has always been embedded in humans. Everything is, has, and will continue to evolve, whether we want it or not. The second part is to always follow policies that are in place in each school or school district. Finally, there is nothing more effective and safer that the use of strong ethics and old common sense. As my uncle always said "if you don't know it ask, but if you know better do what is right." Those who seek will find, either good or bad.
Butler, Kevin. Using Internet For Learning Still Creates Fear. District Administration Magazine.
June 2010.
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