Parental Concerns aboutParental Concerns aboutTechnology in EducationTechnology in Education

Kristina Badgley Cecilia Braer Lori FerringtonPhillip Grim Katie Hyso Melanie Stiehl

An “Anti-Technology” Group Presentation, CEP 810

Living in a Technological Living in a Technological WorldWorld

Today’s American teens live enveloped in a technological world.

• School districts push for more technology in classrooms• Cell phones have more capabilities than ever• 7.5 hours on the Internet a day becomes the norm• Social networking sites become a way of life

What does this mean for parents?

What Parents Are SayingWhat Parents Are Saying

1. Technology is “costly” 2.  Technology is dangerous and misused 3.  Technology is distracting 4.  Technology impedes life skills

Technology's Cost in Schools C

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Cost of implementation of NCLB• Connecticut estimated $7.2 mil

state/$117.2 mil local funding spent in 2007 to meet NCLB requirements

•33.3% of annual operations budget went to technology in 2008-2009 in RCS

Technology becomes priority• San Diego, CA 

• Kearns High School, UT

In the Budget R

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Budgeting for technology• Purchase and installation

• Removal of old

• Staff development

• Maintenance and repair "Technology is an infrastructure in constant need

of repair and update.”

"We expect to get 5 years of ‘shelf-life’ from each computer. This means that we forecast replacing 20% of our fleet (on average) each year.”

Training Costs Money & TimeTraining Costs Money & Time

Teacher Training• Cost constraints• Time constraints

Student Training• Time constraints • Computer etiquette

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Planning for Complications C

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Computer Log-in Failures

Internet failures Site failures

Dependability

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Access to TechnologyAccess to Technology

Digital Inequality

Cheating

Cheating by cell phone• Texting answers• Taking pictures

Computer Cheating• Plagiarism

• Copy and Paste• Only changing a word or two• Not citing• Spark notes

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Dangers of Technology     C

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High Risks

Physical Activity

Cyberbullying

Privacy

Technology as a Distraction   C

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Social Interaction

Communication

Tool for Research

Alerts, Instant Messages, Voice Messages, etc.

Life Skills Dangers     C

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Technology is addictive

Creates impatience with other media

Traditional “values” in question

Social Interaction is taking a toll

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Social Networking Sites• Isolation• Lack of Individualism

Decline in pupils’ understanding each other

Texting replacing talking (is this education related?)

Conclusion

Many parents see the current shift of technology in the next generation. 

While beneficial when used properly, the dangers of technology are vast:

-Affects school budget and resources-It can be misused with dangerous consequences-In school and in life, it is a major distraction -Students' life skills are being disrupted and corrupted

Bibliography

Slide 4:United States. Elementary and Secondary Education Act (No Child Left Behind Act of 2001). , 2001. Web. 4 Aug 2010. <http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/index.html>.

deVries, Dianne, Robert Palaich, and John Augenblick. "Costing Out No Child Left Behind." Hawaii Educational Policy Center. Augenblick, Palaich and Associates, Inc., 04 2004. Web. 4 Aug 2010. <http://www.hawaii.edu/hepc/pdf/Reports/Survey_of_State_Costs_AB801.pdf.>

Alpert, Emily. "A Backlash Against Classrooms with High Technology -- But No Air Conditioning." Voice of San Diego16 Feb. 2010: n. pag. Web. 4 Aug 2010. <http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/education/article_f1baf388-1b76-11df-a719-001cc4c03286.html>.

Nicholas, Peter, and Julia Love. "Republicans decry stimulus funds for iPods, cellphones." Los Angeles Times 3 Aug. 2010: n. pag. Web. 4 Aug 2010. <http://articles.latimes.com/2010/aug/03/nation/la-na-republicans-stimulus-20100803>.

Slide 5:"Budgeting for Technology." Journey to Excellence. North American Division Office of Education, 2010. Web. 4 Aug 2010. <http://www.journeytoexcellence.org/plan/technology/budget.phtml>.

Pliss, Mike. "Department of Information & Instructional Technology." Ithaca City School District. Ithaca City School District, 2007. Web. 4 Aug 2010. <http://www.icsd.k12.ny.us/legacy/board/budget/2006-07/2006-2007BudgetBackground-IIT.pdf>.

Ferrington, Eric. Personal Interview by Lori Ferrington. 3 Aug. 2010."2008-2009 Budget." Romeo Community Schools. Romeo Community Schools, 2009. Web. 4 Aug 2010. <http://www.romeo.k12.mi.us/index.aspx>.

Bibliography   

Slide 8:http://uwire.com/2010/07/20/study-classroom-technology-distracts-from-learning/http://library.mcneese.edu/tutorial/advantages.htmhttp://chronicle.com/article/Distractions-in-the-Wireless/46664/

Slide 9:http://www.gc.cuny.edu/faculty/research_studies/attewell03.pdfhttp://heheli.com/business/top-4-health-problems-caused-by-computer-use/http://www.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/bullying/cyberbullying.pdfhttp://youthdevelopment.suite101.com/article.cfm/technology_dangers_and_risks_for_teens

Slide 10:http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20100802/tc_pcworld/hownewtechnologyisrewiringourbrains http://www.acacamps.org/campmag/0805technology http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1153583/Social-websites-harm-childrens-brains-Chilling-warning-parents-neuroscientist.html