A couple of notes on my header image: first and foremost, I belong among the bark, trunks and whisperings of the wind long before I belong among bits of code.

But importantly, I think this image made sense to me on some level, because, concerning my philosophy on technology in the classroom, I think it’s necessary we don’t lose our ability to see the forest for the trees. If I become wrapped up in applying the newest programs or apps to my classroom without assessing them, am I making wise choices? The priority must always be learning. If new technology enables learning and thinking, then it might well belong among my approaches. But this is an evaluation that must be made of every tool I apply during instruction. Let’s not become engrossed in technology for its own sake.