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What does “Technology Integration” mean?

Technology is obviously a complex issue that needs to be studied carefully. In the educational community, its impact seems to be associated directly with the traditionally used measurements of achievement, such as grades, SAT scores, etc. But, I have always wondered what the core driving force for integrating technology into the classrooms is? Why is it that policy makers, educators and non-profit organizations like the Digital Learning Commons are advocating the equal access and use of technology at the high school level? Do we have hard evidence of its direct or indirect impact on students’ academic achievement? Or, is there another outcome that is desired as a result of technology integration in education? Is it for the sole purpose of the closing the “digital divide” to give all students across academic, economic, geographic boundaries equal access to technology for the sake of leveling the playing field?

I have been thinking about these issues lately because I am taking a class about the role of technology in education, and at the same time trying to develop my own little research about perceptions of technology. Also, I was recently awarded a diversity scholarship by my department along with another student. I will let you read the article and judge for yourself?
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BUT HONESTLY- What do you really think about diversity, technology and equal opportunity as they relate to education? Do you think you have the potential, given the opportunity, to achieve your dreams and passions?

I would love to hear from you!

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Posted by Yared at December 6, 2005 08:18 PM in Science.