New Technology not always helpful in learning basics

Although technology in the classroom is ever evolving, teachers need to choose learning aids carefully and stick to traditional methods of teaching as well, an educational technology expert said.

Bernie Dodge, professor of educational technology at San Diego State University cautioned teachers not to get caught up in new technological fads, but instead keep teaching the main goal at the the Nancy O' Brian Lectureship Thursday.

"We have more tools, more new technology, more things that are free than we've ever had in the past," said Dodge."The key thing is engagement and fun learning comes from interaction ... with content and with each other."

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