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Presented by Lauren Moore & Bianca Becker
EDTC 5320
December 3, 2013
INADEQUATE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY IN K-
12 CLASSROOMS
ISSUE Technology cannot become a meaningful support for students' work if they
have minimal weekly access to it. Technology-supported, project-based instruction requires a high level of access to the sorts of technology tools that researchers and other professionals use on a daily basis to support their work. Schools are faced with the reality of a limited budget for equipment and software (and an even more limited inventory of the most powerful equipment) and must make hard choices about how to get the most out of what they have.
Technology Access in Schools
Uneven distribution of
technology and professional development across K-12
schools
Not enough computers in
the classrooms to use
effectively for classroom instruction
Classroom are not the main location in
school where most students use computers
FINDINGS ON TECHNOLOGY ACCESS
Technical assistance and support for using equipment and software is often inadequate for teachers
Teachers are more likely to use technology regularly at school for administrative tasks rather than instruction-related tasks
FINDINGS ON TECHNOLOGY ACCESS
BRAINSTORMING
How can inadequate access to technology in schools be solved?
PROVIDING ADEQUATE TECHNOLOGY ACCESS
The number of computers in public school classrooms should be increased in order to integrate technology fully into instruction
Strategies for Allocating Computers Distribution among the
regular classrooms Computers in labs Mobile computers in labs
and classrooms Access to wireless
technologies Incremental roll-out
PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR TECHNOLOGY USE AND MAINTENANCE
We didn't really use it [a network communication and learning support system] last year because of all the upgrades and no support. For example, if you turn it on and it doesn't work, I can't figure it out and we won't use it. --Elementary school teacher
Help in planning for technology uses and acquisitions
Providing training in how to use new hardware and software
Providing demonstrations and advice on how to incorporate technology into instruction
Quality technical support for computers and other technologies should be available in every school
Providing on-demand help when software problems or hardware failures arise
Performing low-level maintenance on the system
Arrange for qualified students or staff (Digital Literacy Team) to provide technical assistance to staff and other students where support is needed
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Curriculum standards in education
should include technology as
an instructional tool
Establish a pilot classroom to serve as a model • Reward teachers
for designing good instructional uses of technology
Use technology in more
creative ways- school districts should permit more flexibility in instruction by providing incentives
COMMUNITY BUY-IN
Encourage unions and education associations to support the development of technology in schools
Bring together the community, parents, and other groups together to support school reforms to integrate technology into the curriculum and instruction of students
QUESTIONS
RESOURCES
National Education Association. (2008). Access, adequacy, and equity in education technology: Results of a survey of America’s teachers and support professionals on technology in public schools and classrooms. Retrieved from the Edutopia website: http://www.edutopia.org/files/existing/pdfs/NEA-Access,Adequacy,andEquityinEdTech.pdf