Today's learnings evened the playing field for me in the pro versus con debate over just how much technology we should be utilizing in our schools. I'm far more secure in realizing it's not about the devices. Rather, it's about good teaching. Technology is an effective teaching tool but remains one of many options. 

Response to Educational Technology Chapter

While there are pros and cons to the technological transformation in schools, the author of the article did a great job bringing us back to what's important. Good teaching, great strategies, and staying focused on the targets (where we are going). Technology is another tool to support this work. It will be the most effective tool in some circumstances and the least effective in others. Good teachers who know good teaching (strategies, targets, ways of learning, engagement, assessment, etc.) will be able to effectively discriminate among tools, utilizing a variety to cement student learning.

Technology is transforming education. As we pull forward in the transformation, school leaders must consider professional development of staff to ensure the transformation is effective for our students. It is our responsibility to embrace this transformation; strategizing along the way to ensure we're maximizing effectiveness.