
by Randy Fairfield, 11/25/16
One of my favorite TED Talks is Simon Sinek’s, “Start with Why”. I was introduced to this video shortly before presenting at EdmodoCon 2015 and it radically challenged how and what I decided to share during my presentation. The talk also helped me calm down right before I was about to present! Instead of worrying about what I was going to say, I simply focused on why I was there and what it was that caused me to submit my proposal to present in the first place. Here’s the video:
In the vein of “starting with why”, here’s some of my thoughts on why technology integration in the classroom matters as summed up by my tweets and re-tweets from this past year. Which of these reasons resonates most with you? I’d also love to hear some of your thoughts on Twitter if you’re open to sharing! Just tweet me at @RandyFairfield and you’re sure to get a reply.
Giving students a 21st century education matters! #edchat #educhat #edtech #21stedchat #STEMchat … https://t.co/BMDZKfCnOl
— Randy Fairfield (@RandyFairfield) October 23, 2016
Are you preparing S's for jobs that will done by machines or for a 21st century economy? https://t.co/x6YR4bI8hH pic.twitter.com/zgfeG6Xfro
— Randy Fairfield (@RandyFairfield) August 25, 2016
We must create schools that reflect the world we live in, not the one we grew up in. #edchat #edtech #futureready pic.twitter.com/BqtqoO2ikq
— David Geurin (@DavidGeurin) August 15, 2016
Research shows that perceptions & reality in #CSedu don't always align. So, what's next? https://t.co/X0YXcZ1vOs pic.twitter.com/rDdTb9Shde
— Google For Education (@GoogleForEdu) July 30, 2016
Will the Internet of Things be bigger than the Industrial Revolution? https://t.co/D4kKmWoSbh
— NCCE (@NCCE_EdTech) August 18, 2016
Be irreplaceable. #edtech #edtechchat #edtechcoach pic.twitter.com/g1BM29Sepp
— Randy Fairfield (@RandyFairfield) August 11, 2016
Teaching with Technology Infographic #edchat #edtech pic.twitter.com/usQau8cPU5
— David Geurin (@DavidGeurin) June 22, 2016
Technology in the hands of a great teacher can be transformational via@gcouros @sylviaduckworth #edtech #edchat pic.twitter.com/reBGEAjfzX
— MindShift (@MindShiftKQED) June 12, 2016
8 of the top 10 emerging technologies are Engineering!
Choose Maths A Level for millions of careers pic.twitter.com/52BypkHLVP— ElecEng_Lboro (@WillWhittow) June 11, 2016
Meet the Modern Learner! #edtech https://t.co/brOFYhrrzU pic.twitter.com/h0gUYuMPiF
— Katrina Keene (@teachintechgal) May 31, 2016
Here's some motivation to get that college education: https://t.co/n0gpRIBlck
— Randy Fairfield (@RandyFairfield) May 10, 2016
The jobs of the future require literacy in technology as well as critical thinking and problem solving skills! https://t.co/acBI7xVNbY
— Randy Fairfield (@RandyFairfield) May 6, 2016
These Will Be The Top Jobs In 2025 (And The Skills You'll Need To Get Them)https://t.co/Ux61ImxQRz
— Randy Fairfield (@RandyFairfield) April 1, 2016
This made me think of our discussion last week! #nwtosachat @TPSBooth pic.twitter.com/jHLhDGgGXL
— Brandi Snow (@cheer4tech) March 21, 2016
These questions and this documentary by @jutecht should get you thinking! https://t.co/FrsuTnPx75 #edtech #educhat pic.twitter.com/XC8QDHvaRX
— Randy Fairfield (@RandyFairfield) February 22, 2016
Will your students be ready? @GoogleforWork #edchat #edtech #edtechchat #edtechleader #educoach pic.twitter.com/Luh4rJq5t6
— Randy Fairfield (@RandyFairfield) February 22, 2016
SMH at the PNW… #DLDay pic.twitter.com/pISUuKGCQ4
— Randy Fairfield (@RandyFairfield) February 16, 2016
#Creativity in schools…
A profound thought by @dylanwiliam#edchat cc @stephenheppell @GrahamBM @WholeEducation pic.twitter.com/V9zZtLcUEL— Bryan Mathers (@BryanMMathers) January 12, 2016
The Future is SO Yesterday. Here's why… https://t.co/Uys4u4ISAM pic.twitter.com/w0zeJtZmPD
— Joel Comm (@joelcomm) January 22, 2016
Meet users in their #MicroMoments by delivering real-time relevance. Download our guide: https://t.co/BBgWTzV6OU pic.twitter.com/mWqHIR9I5L
— Think with Google (@ThinkwithGoogle) November 24, 2015
The cashier at McDonald's is now obsolete. Jobs of the future require CREATIVITY and CRITICAL THINKING. pic.twitter.com/1zPOS5jlG0
— Alice Keeler (@alicekeeler) November 12, 2015
We need to prepare our students for the REAL WORLD!!
by @alicekeeler #sketchnote by @sylviaduckworth
##educ204toi pic.twitter.com/SEh8afnJ5o— Lee Araoz (@LeeAraoz) September 12, 2015
— Randy Fairfield (@RandyFairfield) August 21, 2015
What Real Teachers Do: http://t.co/f61SOxBp5R by @mbteach pic.twitter.com/r0Yt4LaHSV
— edutopia (@edutopia) June 20, 2015
Everything in this 1991 Radio Shack flyer is now in your smartphone! #SB48 #superbowl pic.twitter.com/R55lcym3wd via @ValaAfshar
— KAPP-KVEW (@KAPPKVEW) February 3, 2014
![]() Randy Fairfield, MEd and MBA, is a teacher and consultant in the Richland School District in Eastern Washington. He is also a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Edmodo Certified Trainer and Hapara Champion Trainer and Consultant. |

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