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What I am learning from my school's infatuation with computers When I first learned that all of my students were getting laptops, I thought it was an educator's dream come true. One year later, I look at the situation differently. Like many progressive educators, I have regarded computers and other technology in schools as important tools to help students understand the world around them. I also hoped that providing all students with laptops would address the digital divide. But after an exhausting year, I have learned that before adopting the technology on a wide scale, it is essential for schools to first consider the potential promises and perils of using technology in the classroom. I believe that social justice educators must ask ourselves and our schools: What are the ethics and power structures involved in using a technology, and how do we create a learning environment to discuss and track the impact of technology on the cognitive, social and emotional development of both students and educators.

Educators are, in large part, bullish on the role technology can play in improving student outcomes. But too large a percentage of them aren't receiving adequate training in the areas that matter most: instructional software, technology integration, learning outcomes management, and designing individual lesson plans.

"ETAN provides a forum for educators and others to engage in the political process and project a unified voice in support of a common cause - improving teaching and learning through the systemic use of technology. ETAN's mission is to influence public policy-makers at the federal, state and local levels and to increase public investment in the competitiveness of America's classrooms and students."

CITE Journal Article

A post about the best practice uses of technology (by teachers in the classroom)

Using Technology as a Tool for Learning and Developing 21st Century Citizenship Skills: An Examination of the NETS and Technology Use by Preservice Teachers With Their K-12 Students

A site, powered by Discovery Education, focusing on getting students involved with STEM by trying to find alternative fuel source.

How to use and what to do with Google education / Apps.

Anthology/Diigo the Web for Education - From TeleGatherer to TelePlanter with Diigo?

Huge report for those in education and wanting reform. Gives examples of what schools are doing for a change.

Fantastic video on the progression of information technology, researched by Karl Fisch, Scott McLeod, and Jeff Bronman...

Let's all remember to tag everything (bookmarks, posts, photos, videos, etc.) with "necc2008".