What's wrong with me?

A fews week ago, I started on my technology and non technology lesson plans for class. I was so excited to complete the technology plan because I've been told that my school has a lot more technology than many of the other Atlanta Public Schools. We have Promethean boards, Document cameras, LCD projectors, video/photo cameras, a somewhat functional computer lab, Ipods, various website site like study island that my school purchase. I was so very proud of my lesson plan for technology.

Then the problem came when I completed my non-technology lesson plan. I put together two different activities that I have done in prior years that were engaging and hands-on. As I thought about which one would be more exciting for me to teach and see the kids complete I quickly, hands down, chose the non-technology plan. This disturb me because I a very technology savvy teacher and I always incorporate some form of technology into my lesson EVERYDAY!

As I gave it more thought, I realized I normally incorporate technology and non-technology activities into the one lesson. Both can work together to get the job done. As I may favor the non-technology activity now I may also favor a technology activity when I'm teaching something else. Just as me, my students are the same way. Learning Styles is what we call them. So as I prepare to teach these lesson on this week I wonder which one of my students prefer technology that will be in the non-technology class and those that prefer non-technology but will be in the technology class. Even before I teach the lessons and assess the students I've learned a lesson. Make sure I tap into the learning styles of all students so that everyone can be successful.