Topic #1 -- Access to Technology
One thing to worry about is the actual access to technology. It used to be that was as simple as putting a student in front of a computer or handing them a calculator.
It's gotten more complicated.
If you're using computers, now you've got to make sure that you've got Internet access. Want a student to view a video via the Internet? They probably need broadband.
Is the school responsible for providing students with computer access and time? Should every student have a laptop? Should every student have a computer at home? Should every teacher have a computer? How about a SMARTBoard? What are the technology essentials for your classroom?
What should schools block on the Internet? Should they block anything at all? Why? Why not? Here's my thinking on the subject. (Can a teacher share their thoughts on the Internet, too? What will their students say?)
What other questions or thoughts do you have about access to technology? Head on over to the chat room and let's discuss.
** Here's a podcast on access to technology. It's well worth a listen.
** MIT is building a laptop for developing nations that will cost $100. The goal is to give one to every student in these countries as an opportunity to provide them the best in education. What do you think about that?
** I don't want to scare anyone -- but here's a really negative picture of technology in schools. Don't worry -- it's not this dire around here.
It's gotten more complicated.
If you're using computers, now you've got to make sure that you've got Internet access. Want a student to view a video via the Internet? They probably need broadband.
Is the school responsible for providing students with computer access and time? Should every student have a laptop? Should every student have a computer at home? Should every teacher have a computer? How about a SMARTBoard? What are the technology essentials for your classroom?
What should schools block on the Internet? Should they block anything at all? Why? Why not? Here's my thinking on the subject. (Can a teacher share their thoughts on the Internet, too? What will their students say?)
What other questions or thoughts do you have about access to technology? Head on over to the chat room and let's discuss.
** Here's a podcast on access to technology. It's well worth a listen.
** MIT is building a laptop for developing nations that will cost $100. The goal is to give one to every student in these countries as an opportunity to provide them the best in education. What do you think about that?
** I don't want to scare anyone -- but here's a really negative picture of technology in schools. Don't worry -- it's not this dire around here.
posted by Bud Hunt at 9:31 AM
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