Education & Technology: EdWeek Article

I came across a very interesting article published in EdWeek this week that discusses the future of education and technology, and their point of intersection. If you're an educator, or in some way involved in the world of education, you have probably heard the endless debates over the role (and use!) of technology in the classroom will impact education and our children's academuc success. The article makes the case for significantly increased differentiated and targeted instruction with the help of technology in the classroom (let's face it, class sizes probably won't get smaller any time soon...!), and that, despite budget shortfalls, there are many different resources out there (not to mention grant money!) from organizations that are willing to invest in tech-friendly and tech-savvy classrooms, if it means helping to better prepare our students for a future in the global economy and workforce. The article goes on to propose specific, tangible solutions to this dilemma (or, really, what the nay-sayers use as excuses...), including the use of different kinds of web-embedded programs that incorporate lessons, lesson materials and other resources for teachers (and administrators and parents!) to share publicly and in an efficient way.