Affordances and constraints in education..................

The meaning of technology "affordances" and "constraints" in terms of education refers to what can be done (affordances) and what limitations (constraints) will arise while using technology to educate. Educating using technology broadens the scope of delivery of an educators subject matter. There are endless possibilities that can assist in the delivery of a lesson. A history teacher can make history come alive with the proper use of technology. There are a broad spectrum of apps, games, and blogs to assist a tech savvy educator with presenting a engaging lesson that will have your students begging for more.
My all time favorite site for innovative teacher ideas, has to be pinterest. Pinterest is an awesome website for educators, especially if you are challenged in the creative department. I use it for substitute teachers who are assigned to my place of employment, but there are no sub-plans available. It is also a handy tool to find something for  my own children to do when boredom strikes. There are so many awesome technological tools that can be used when it comes to education. From beat making apps in music class, to apps that allow students to construct interactive history timelines.
There is a wealth of information that will offer the innovative educator many "affordances" in preparing students for the next level. However, there are some limitations to utilizing technology in education.
The number one constraint that is often sited when discussing technology in education is price. As someone who is employed in a low-income school, price is always the follow-up question to all "can we implement this" request. Although price plays a big role, internet connectivity is also another big one. The internet connection is subpar at best, and is not trustworthy enough to handle any large scale connection. In addition to price, and connectivity, I would also have to state that reluctance is the biggest constraint faced when attempting to do anything new and innovative. What I have found is that educators resist change more than any other people, which has contributed greatly to antiquated policies within the educational system.