LoTi MUST start with Administrators

With today's strict curriculum initiatives and state mandates, educators may feel overwhelmed and reluctant to incorporate any new methods or strategies into their teachings. However, once they realize it is only beneficial to them and their students, they may be more willing to integrate new technologies into their teaching. The LoTi Connection seems like a wonderful resource for educators to utilize while implement technology into their lessons. However, I feel districts and administrators must be supportive of it in order for it to be effective. With the support and the proper training, teaching with technology will reach our net generation in the best way possible.

The LoTi levels I have witnessed in the two districts I have conducted my fieldwork hours in are at a Level 2. I have seen students play educational games during literacy centers and teacher utilize their Smartboards during lessons. I only observed in an elementary level settings, therefore, I am not sure if the higher level grades are operating at any of the higher levels. I also feel that the higher levels cannot apply to the elementary grades because it seems too advanced for them. For example, fifth graders cannot, "create an actual online business venture involving cosmetics and jewelry as a culminating performance task in their marketing class."