About This Lesson
Do you struggle to get students to use technology appropriately in the classroom? I know from experience that the struggle is real! It's not uncommon for many teachers to feel that technology can be distracting for their students rather than a tool that leads to learning and achievement. A growing number of states (over 20 as of July 2025) are banning or restrict cell phone use in school, and some administrators even aim to limit students' time on laptops because of inappropriate usage. However, banning technology is not the answer. Technology is not the problem! Education expert, bestselling author, and international speaker Dr. Catlin Tucker offers valuable insights and inspiration about using technology effectively in the classroom. This link to Tucker's blog post also includes a treasure trove of hyperlinks to other valuable resources and tech-related blog posts from Tucker, a link to her recent TedEd Talk about technology in teaching (highly recommended) -- something to encourage and inspire every teacher hoping to harness the power and possibilities of technology in the classroom rather than resorting to banning it altogether.
