Educational Technology

1. Why Technology in the Classroom?

1.1. Students already using.

1.2. DIgital "Natives' vs. Immigrants"

1.3. Info in Print born out of date.

1.4. We prepare students for success

2. Concerns

2.1. Cyberbullying

2.2. Privacy and Security

2.3. Digital footprint

2.4. Solutions

2.4.1. Teach about these issues

2.4.2. Use apps that limit student access

2.4.3. Teach about Digital reputation

3. Barriers and Equitable Access

3.1. Areas where services or signals not available/affordable.

3.2. Lack of equipment, training and direction for teachers.

3.3. Digital Divide - some families, schools do not have resources for equipment. Lasting consequences for students left behind.

3.4. Antiquated policies like "No Cells Phones" etc.

3.5. Solutions

3.5.1. Encourage connections to underserved areas

3.5.2. Device sharing in class

3.5.3. Advocate for change

4. Advantages

4.1. Cloud Based Learning

4.1.1. No longer limited by device capacity

4.1.2. Programs and Apps delivered immediately

4.1.3. Collaborative Learning/Projects (Wiki, etc.)

4.2. Mobile Learning

4.2.1. Engage the devices students carry

4.2.2. Apps for practice and assesment

4.2.3. Interaction and feedback