QUO VADIS?

Where do we go from here? So we are ninety budding Reading Specialists. We have just gone through a course which exposed us to the use of technology. We have seen how technology can enhance reading and make it possible to stimulate a child's interest. We have seen how we can capture the imagination of today's youth using the technological tools which they are growing up with. The tools which they are fascinated with and which have become part and parcel of their lives. Technology is natural to this generation as turning the pages of a book is natural to my generation. I have a few questions though. Some of us are returning to schools where there are no computers. Some of us have computers but no internet connection. Some of us can use technology effectively. Some of us still need some practice and exposure. For neophytes like myself I feel we needed this course to be of a longer duration so that we could have mastered the technology a little better. The only good thing is that we have each other and can call on each other for support and assistance. The other thing to do would be to practice,practice,practice.

What about the other teachers in the system who have not been exposed to is course? Do you think we can make a dent in teaching and learning styles?Can we convince the traditionalists to change? I would like to hear some of your thoughts on this. Thanks to Aisha, Cherisse(my charming and patient teacher) and Murella for providing us with hope for moving some students from reluctant to striving readers.