Moving Mindset

I believe that I have already started changing in my classes to a moving mindset. During one period we are using iPads for all of our work. In another period we are using the iPads and regular books, but then at a different point in that class the students get to participate in genius 1/2 hour. During this time the students are able to pick something they are interested in and learn more about it. We have done this for just over a month now and the results for some of them are really neat.

Having a moving mindset really helps teachers in the classroom be flexible. I have noticed that many older teachers really have trouble changing and adapting to the 21st century use of technology. They continue to do things the old fashion way and when asked they don't really change much or anything they are doing. They continue to go about teaching the old way and say that they don't have time to get into learning something new or don't see how this is going to help them in the long run.

I have seen that it does help to adjust my mindset because the students are always wanting to learn in a new way. The students are all about technology and the mindset that teachers tend to have of not including that in the curriculum is hindering the possibilities for those students. Many are learning more through technology then they are in the classroom. If we can put those together and use them to our advantage then that helps everyone, not only the student. 

Teachers need to be open and honest about what they are wanting to do. Take risk and try to stop avoiding things that they would like to do, but don't just because there are others that don't. By trying new things that is how teachers keep the interest of their students and is one way for them to figure out if something really does work.