12 Powerful Quotes About Technology in the Classroom (Still True Today!)
Originally published in 2016. Updated for 2025 with new resources and ideas.
Technology continues to evolve, but one thing hasn’t changed... the heart of great teaching. These 12 quotes remind us that technology is a tool, not the teacher, and that our role as educators is to guide, inspire, and connect learning in meaningful ways.
Whether you’re integrating AI tools, using interactive apps, or simply finding creative ways to engage your students, these timeless quotes will challenge and encourage you as you lead in today’s digital classrooms.
“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is most important.” - Bill Gates
Teachers need to stop saying, “Hand it in,” and start saying “Publish It.” - Alan November
Technology will not replace teachers, but teachers who use technology will replace those who do not. - Unknown
"The need for students to memorize states’ capitals or battle dates disappeared when Siri learned them." - Jennifer Hogan
"The principal goal of education is to create men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done." - Jean Piaget
"Classrooms don’t need tech geeks who can teach. We need teaching geeks who can use tech." - David Geurin
Teachers need to stop saying, “Hand it in,” and start saying “Publish It.” - Alan November
Want to explore more of Alan November’s ideas? His book, Who Owns the Learning?, offers practical ways to help students take ownership of their work through publishing and authentic audiences.
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Technology will not replace teachers, but teachers who use technology will replace those who do not. - Unknown
"The need for students to memorize states’ capitals or battle dates disappeared when Siri learned them." - Jennifer Hogan
"The principal goal of education is to create men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done." - Jean Piaget
"Classrooms don’t need tech geeks who can teach. We need teaching geeks who can use tech." - David Geurin
David Geurin is passionate about empowering teachers to lead and innovate in their classrooms. In his book, Future Driven: Will Your Students Thrive in an Unpredictable World?, he challenges educators to focus less on compliance and more on creativity, relationships, and student ownership.
"If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow." - John Dewey
"Technology in the classroom is NOT the end goal. Enabling learning everywhere is the goal." - Andrew Barras
“Technology can bring the real world into the classroom, which means that as teachers we can better prepare kids for the exciting adventures that they will face in their future.” - Dan Roberts
“Teachers need to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum instead of viewing it as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event.”
- Heidi Hayes Jacobs
A recognized leader in curriculum design and innovation, Heidi Hayes Jacobs offers a roadmap for modernizing schools in her book, Bold Moves for Schools: How We Create Remarkable Learning Environments. It’s an inspiring guide for educators ready to rethink teaching for today’s learners.
How to Use These Quotes
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Professional Learning: Use one quote to kick off a faculty meeting or PD session on instructional technology.
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Student Discussion: Have students pick a quote and explain how it applies to their own learning experiences.
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Bulletin Board or Newsletter: Display the quotes in your classroom or use them in a school tech spotlight.
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Social Media Inspiration: Share one quote each week on your school’s social media with a short reflection.
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Which of these timeless quotes speaks to you most right now?
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Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteGreat list of quotes, especially number 11;). We really need to move past memorizing facts and help develop problem solvers and innovators. Tech can help us do that, but tech is not the end goal. Thanks for reminders!!
Jon
Teachers need to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum instead of viewing it as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true, Kristi! With the pandemic, I think there's been a shift in how educators view the use of technology and see it more as an integral part rather than simply and add-on. Thanks for your comment!
DeleteIndeed Its really an outstadning Quote. "Teachers need to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum instead of viewing it as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event."
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed these quotes. Thank you for compiling them.
ReplyDelete"As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, it's fascinating to witness the transformative impact it has on virtually every aspect of our lives. From breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and machine learning to the latest developments in quantum computing and blockchain, the possibilities seem endless.
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