What do they Know that Others Don't?

What do teachers who effectively improve student learning by employing instructional technology in appropriate ways know that others don’t?

1. They know they must first start with thinking of desired outcomes for student learning.


2. They know that they can’t choose the tool before designing the lesson according to student learning.


3. They know that it’s not about the technology no matter how cool that gadget may be.


4. They know that sometimes the best technology is not the newest or flashiest.


5. They know that learning is more about the process than the product.

What else?