Technology is in constant development and change. It is important for instructors to stay current in technological developments both within their field as well as in instructional delivery. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
I agree totally that tablets should not be used 100% of the time, but should be used as aids to the lesson. Students should still have periods of time where they converse and collaborate in class. Tablets should not be the "instructor" either.
Career Ed Lounge is embedded in over eighty professional development portals serving the career and technical education community. Performance Groups in the Lounge are integrated with related learning opportunities offered on these portals. With a few exceptions, Performance Groups are also publicly available to any member of the Lounge to maximize peer-to-peer learning and performance outcomes.