The Best Tool

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February 21, 2024
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Module: Tech and Tools

Step One

Imagine suddenly you have the power to design the technology tool for teaching of your dreams, unrestricted by cost, achievability, skills, the laws of physics, etc. What is it? What are its features? How does it work? Describe your technology tool in as much detail as possible.

My technology tool is not digital. I think the combined brain-power of a group of students and the teacher is the best “tool” of all. It brings in different points of view and experiences, it builds community. Students can build off each other’s idea. It’s a proven technology!

Step Two

Next, create some kind of visual representation of the tool, its interface, it being used, etc. Upload your image below.

Step Three

Now, based on the tool that you designed, consider: What instructional problem does it solve? What NEW problems might it present? Who does it include and who does it leave out? What does this tool tell us about you and your values? Consider these questions from the student perspective. What might their response to your dream tool be?

Using a tried and true resource–people collaborating–does not require fossil fuels, equipment, new training. While what ideas people come up with can be novel, the “technology” is predictable. If people are not present, that would be a problem. I think this provides for all people, regardless of skills, background, experience. I guess it says I prefer what has always been available to us. Students might think it was old fashioned.

The Best Tool

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