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10Nov2006

003 Symposium: Are we adequately preparing schools and administrators for our technological future?

A symposium at the 2006 UCEA Annual Convention, hosted by Drs. Scott McLeod (U. Minnesota), Jon Becker (Hofstra U.), Sara Dexter (U. Virginia), Matt Militello (U. Mass-Amherst), and David Quinn (U. Florida). See also the PowerPoint slides.

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Almost certainly not! I began my inquiry into the future of technology in education with Thomas Freys article "The Future of Education" (which can be found here: http://www.davinciinstitute.com/page.php?ID=170). I have since done extensive primary research, along with additional secondary research, and it is clear that we as a system are not even close to being prepared for the future of technology in education. There are several factors which are currently inhibiting progress:
1. The digital divide between incumbent teachers and young teachers.
2. A lack of creativity and awareness at the state and administrative levels regarding technology.
3. The methods used to teach teachers how to teach are deficient in their scope and inclusion of technology.
4. Limitations on resources: There are simply not enough computers in schools, and not enough home computer access for students to implement nationwide technology standards that fulfill the potential uses of technology in the classroom.
5. Lack of ready made resources for teachers that sufficiently account for the myriad learning styles of the children, and teaching styles of the teachers.
April 9, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDaniel Stern

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