Teaching technology

In a world becoming increasingly more dependent on technology, it may be more important than ever to teach students how to use and interact with this equipment.

To better prepare students for a job market that seems ever-changing, educators are getting creative when it comes to incorporating technology in the classroom.

About 100 educators attended a two day tech fair at Beatrice High School to learn what the future may hold in store and to share ideas.

The fourth annual ESU5 event was held June 5-6. Technology integration specialist Nick Ziegler discussed predictions that jobs currently done by humans will eventually be done by machines, forcing workers to look elsewhere for employment.

“Our reality in the United States is that, in 20 years, half our jobs are going to be lost to automatization,” he said. “Everything from hamburger flippers to truck drivers will be automized. There will be a machine that does this. Educators need to equip students with the characteristics required of obtaining a job in the future.”

The event featured breakout sessions and keynote speakers Mickie Mueller and Brent Catlett.

Catlett, who came from Kansas City to present, discussed the importance of also including face-to-face contact with the use of technology, and said growing conversations is an important tool in educating.

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