INVESTING IN TECHNOLOGY

=INVESTING IN A CHILD’S FUTURE

Amy Maruska06/12/2011

Today’s Overview

The Digital Divide

The digital divide affects Americans too.* Rural vs. Urban* Digital access today is more a factor of income that ethnicity.

Interesting Facts

• “Over 65% of American children, aged 2 to 17, now use the Internet—up from 41% in 2000.” –NCREL, 2003

“The latest research from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce puts the current growth rate for Internet use at 2 million new users per month, with children and teens being the fastest growing group of new users. -NCREL, 2003

“We are living in a new economy—powered by technology, fueled by

information, and driven by knowledge.”

-Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS),US Dept. of Labor

Challenges for Educators

Technology Understanding & Training

Summary

• The Digital Divide in America – In Our Community- How can we close the gap in our school?

• Children as young as 2 are connected outside of school.– Technology is a big part of students lives.

• Technology matters– Professional Development is essential in success

and understanding.

Resources• Davis, John, Kmitta, Daniel. (2004). Why PT3? “An analysis of the impact of

educational technology.” Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 4(3), 323-344.

• Martin, Wendy., et. al., “Connecting Instructional Technology Professional Development to Teacher and Student Outcomes.” Journal of Research on Technology in Education 43(1) (2010) p. 53-74. Retrieved June 1, 2011 from http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.bsuproxy.mnpals.net/hww/jumpstart.jhtml?recid=0bc05f7a67b1790ee280c5d551d3257c88e3d7b8d0f3d68b3826f050f8bd191753a3ce13f13a114a&fmt=P

• Means, Barbara. (2010). “Technology and education change: Focus on student learning.” Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 42(3), 285-307. Retrieved June 1, 2011 from http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/contentdelivery/servlet/ERICServlet?accno=EJ882507

• NCREL & Metiri Group. “EnGauge®21st Century Skills: Literacy in the Digital Age.” NCREL & Metiri Group. Naperville, IL: NCREL, 2003. np. Web. 2 June 2011. http://www.ncrel.org/engauge/skills/engauge21st.pdf