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| In terms of tech, Delaware still has a ways to go to create more equity in its classrooms. Photo by Flickr user Casper Folsing, used under a Creative Commons license. |
Delaware has been gradually gaining recognition for its status as a haven for innovation and technology. Now more than ever, developing digitally-savvy students is of growing importance for the state.
For educators like Linden Hill Elementary fifth-grade math, science and social studies teacher Kristen Palma, implementing digital learning has become one of the most important ways to engage with the students at the school.
“Sometimes the quietest student in a classroom has the loudest voice in an online discussion,” Palma said. “These types of tools allow teachers and other students to share and show learning on a different level.”
Other Delaware teachers agree with Palma’s sentiment.
Colleen Hoban of Wilmington’s Tatnall School employs digital learning every day in her classroom. For her, technology isn’t just about having students play with drones. It’s about giving students options.
“Technology is just another tool for teachers, like a pen or piece of paper,” she said. “It can be easily integrated. It also gives students a choice – they can do it on paper, the board, tech – it gives them power.”
Hoban’s students have not only mastered intense technological projects like learning to code in second grade, but the young kids often surprise her with the innovative ways they want to incorporate digital learning into their own education.
“There are students who have asked to create their own website to start businesses,” Hoban said. “There are times when I think, ‘I never would’ve thought of that.’ They really do think outside the box.”
Turning elementary students into computer whizzes isn’t always an easy task, though.
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Source: Technical.ly Delaware
