Issue one- Standards Issue- States are moving towards standard based high stake testing. Technology can aid students in better understanding these standards. In this way technology may break through the barrier in education and become more prevalent. Most teachers use some form of technology right now; however, standardized testing might make more hold outs consider using more technology in their classrooms.
Issue two- Digital Divide- Some students from households with lower SES do not have access to the internet or to other digital media. This makes it hard for teachers to make internet research or other computer/internet work mandatory. Some institutions are also making more online classes available. The only problem with that is that the lack of face to face interaction causes more students to drop out.
Issue three- Inquiry based education vs teacher based- Some argue that instruction should be focused more on the teacher and some think it should be on the student asking questions. The only problem with inquiry based instruction is that it is hard to address state standards.
We all agree that using technology in the classroom can be very effective, but technology has its drawbacks as well. Technology is expensive, it changes very often, and teacher personality and efficacy are just a few of the things we have learned from the past that is affecting the future of technology.
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