EduTech in teaching

How do I use technology in my field of pedagogy?

EduTech boot camp in Espoo, and the tinkering homework helped me realize that educational technology is good. I used to think that kids shouldn't have mobile phones, ipads aren't necessary.. but now I know better :-) Technology gives an extra spark to the class and enables different kinds of interaction

I am a professional in Political Science, with some 10 years of working experience from the multilateral banking sector. My field of expertise is not very technology driven or technology crazy.  But what field is? In what field is educational technology more relevant?

It is up to the teacher to use technology in the class room. What is most important is to have a positive attitude towards edutech and use it either for visual aid when teaching content, for group tasks, information forum or something else J Students should learn how to use technology and the teacher is an important role model, so a positive attitude towards technology will kick far.     

I have short patience and would like to know how to use any application or gadget instantly. As I have a history of being reluctant towards new technology, this might limit my open mind, but in general, I see myself as wanting to use technology in my field of pedagogy.

How to use edutech depends on what is being taught and what kind of course it is. If I was to teach an EU course right now, I would prepare a course plan based in a blog and I would plan it somehow so that the students would have to share some of their thoughts online. I would have students search for some specific information online themselves, since that is a great way to find something interesting, which motivates forward. I would try to use flashy tools for visual aid during lectures, find videos and encourage students to make videos.. There are a lot of things that could and can be done. But most importantly, I would try to stay informed on what is going on in edutech and try to use it when I think that it gives added value to course content or provides some useful technological insight to the students.