The image of a hot air balloonist and the teacher is apropos. This is such a relevant metaphor of what the world of teachers is truly like.
Here’s a story about the different worlds that U.S policy makers and teachers live in and how that affects the use of new technologies in schools.
A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He came lower and shouted, “Excuse me, can you help? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.” The woman below replied, “You’re in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You’re between 40 and 41 degrees north latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees west longitude.”
“You must be a teacher,” said the balloonist. “I am,” replied the woman, “How did you know?” “Well,” answered the balloonist, “everything you told me is technically correct, but I’ve no idea what to make of your information, and the fact is I’m still…
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Cynthia Ambrose 