In an effort to keep in better contact with parents and
students, my principal started a school Facebook page. His goal is to have the daily announcements
posted as they happen. He delegated the maintenance
of this task to Diane, the MHS Secretary.
Diane is not a personal user of Facebook, and viewed this task with trepidation.
The responsibility of teaching Diane how to use Facebook
fell to me. Last year I read an article
about how to help people learn technology.
The one point that stuck with me the most was that the teacher must
never touch the mouse. The learner must
complete the task in order to remember how to do it on his or her own. No matter how frustrating it might be, the learner
must do the task, and the teacher must not touch the mouse. I constantly have to remind myself, and often
sit on my hands, so that I do not touch the mouse.
Diane, ready to post at a moments notice. |
Diane has reluctantly embraced Facebook, but sees the benefits. She is able to answer questions from parents,
and sees how much quicker parents receive information. We are able to show the positive things happening
around school to community members. Congratulations
to Diane for learning something new and for helping me learn how to teach
technology to those that are hesitant. We have learned from each other.
Yay Diane! Yay Emily!
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