"Hey! Have you heard of
Toolbelt Theory?
It's pretty cool.
Based on the idea that all
humans are tool users,
educators should provide
students with appropriate
tools to access
information and to
represent what they
know."
-Rory
How will students know what tools work best for them, unless they are given
the opportunity to experiment with all options? The classroom toolbelt
below is intended to offer multiple different tools for different tasks. By
introducing students to these technologies, they can begin to determine
their "best" tool to meet the task, environment, and skill set. These tools
allow students to gain independence and a sense of advocacy; they help
prepare them for life beyond school.