In Chandler, Arizona the school district spent 33$ million to expand technological resources in the classroom. Unfortunately, test scores are not rising even with all of this new technological equipment. Technology and an overemphasis on digital skills is replacing the use of math, reading, and writing fundamentals.
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The U.S. Department of Educational Technology released a National Technology plan that coincides with President Obama's goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020. Students should have options for engaging in different types of learning in the classroom and technology is one of those aspects.
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