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INVESTING IN TECHNOLOGY
=INVESTING IN A CHILD’S FUTURE
Amy Maruska06/12/2011
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Today’s Overview
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The Digital Divide
The digital divide affects Americans too.* Rural vs. Urban* Digital access today is more a factor of income that ethnicity.
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Interesting Facts
• “Over 65% of American children, aged 2 to 17, now use the Internet—up from 41% in 2000.” –NCREL, 2003
“The latest research from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce puts the current growth rate for Internet use at 2 million new users per month, with children and teens being the fastest growing group of new users. -NCREL, 2003
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“We are living in a new economy—powered by technology, fueled by
information, and driven by knowledge.”
-Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS),US Dept. of Labor
Challenges for Educators
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Technology Understanding & Training
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Summary
• The Digital Divide in America – In Our Community- How can we close the gap in our school?
• Children as young as 2 are connected outside of school.– Technology is a big part of students lives.
• Technology matters– Professional Development is essential in success
and understanding.
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Resources• Davis, John, Kmitta, Daniel. (2004). Why PT3? “An analysis of the impact of
educational technology.” Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 4(3), 323-344.
• Martin, Wendy., et. al., “Connecting Instructional Technology Professional Development to Teacher and Student Outcomes.” Journal of Research on Technology in Education 43(1) (2010) p. 53-74. Retrieved June 1, 2011 from http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.bsuproxy.mnpals.net/hww/jumpstart.jhtml?recid=0bc05f7a67b1790ee280c5d551d3257c88e3d7b8d0f3d68b3826f050f8bd191753a3ce13f13a114a&fmt=P
• Means, Barbara. (2010). “Technology and education change: Focus on student learning.” Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 42(3), 285-307. Retrieved June 1, 2011 from http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/contentdelivery/servlet/ERICServlet?accno=EJ882507
• NCREL & Metiri Group. “EnGauge®21st Century Skills: Literacy in the Digital Age.” NCREL & Metiri Group. Naperville, IL: NCREL, 2003. np. Web. 2 June 2011. http://www.ncrel.org/engauge/skills/engauge21st.pdf
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