EDST 2220- Accessibility

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Accessibility of Technology- How Technology Impacts Schools:

Accessibility of Technology- How T echnology I mpacts S chools By John Christopherson

Where is Education Going?:

Where is Education Going? Technology based learning Preparing students for future needs College Workplace

Digital Divide:

Digital Divide What is the Digital Divide ? How does the Digital D ivide impact schools nation wide?

Access to Resources:

Access to Resources Physically (Computers, SmartBoards, Projectors, etc.) Instructors Good vs. P oor

Why Does a Gap Exist?:

Why Does a Gap Exist? Socioeconomic class Race Geography

A Closer Look at the Divide:

A Closer Look at the Divide

The Issue…:

The Issue… Resources lead to opportunities Students have different skill sets Limited room for growth

Looking at the map what are some possible problems you can see?:

Looking at the map what are some possible problems you can see?

How Do We Eliminate The Divide?:

How Do We Eliminate The Divide? Affordable Technology Knowledgeable teachers Creative/New Methods

Why Must We Do So?:

Why Must We Do So? Increase global/national competency “Level playing field” Morally obligated?

Final Thought:

Final Thought Perception Reality

Bibliography :

Bibliography Long, Cindy. “Mind the Gap.” National Education Association. Web. 28 May 2011. <http://www.nea.org/home/9302.html. Arrison , Sonia. “Perspective: What is the Digital Divide.” CNET News. Web. 30 May 2011. <http://www.news.cnet.com/2010-1071-85837.html. Lloyd, Mark. “Congress Needs to Address the Digital Divide.” Center for American Progress. Web. 28 May 2011. <http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2005/10/b1097565.html.