I Hate Technology

Do you hate technology? it is okay to admit it here- no one is listening.

For the teacher who feels passionately about their 'hate' for computers I ask you to consider the following open letter to the teacher who said "I hate technology."


Open Letter to the Teacher who said “I Hate Technology.” « Chalkdust101

One-to-One Laptop Programs: What does the research show?

Research shows that schools with one-to-one laptops programs often see the following positive results:

Learning environments are transformed - Educators involved in laptop programs overwhelmingly promote collaborative learning and at the same time provide individualized instruction.

Students are highly engaged - Like teachers, students also show improved technology skills and sophistication.

Productivity increases - Students develop better organizational skills because they now need them to keep track of what's on their computer and to accomplish complex project work in a timely manner.

Attitudes toward writing improve - In a recent survey measuring students' attitudes about writing, 76 percent of students said they enjoy writing more on the laptops than on paper; 80 percent indicated the laptops make it easier to rewrite and revise their writing; and 73 percent said they earn better grades for laptop work.


For more information please visit http://www.techlearning.com/article/640

Technology in Washington

So what's our new governments take on technology you ask...

Our current administration has focused on a few key points when it comes to technology in the 21st century.

Here are a few:

* Encourage Diversity in Media Ownership: Encourage diversity in the ownership of broadcast media, promote the development   of new media outlets for expression of diverse viewpoints, and clarify the public interest obligations of broadcasters who occupy the nation's spectrum.

* Protect Our Children While Preserving the First Amendment: Give parents the tools and information they need to control what their children see on the Internet in ways fully consistent with the First Amendment.

* Safeguard our Right to Privacy: Strengthen privacy protections for the digital age and harness the power of technology to hold government and business accountable for violations of personal privacy.


For more information visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/agenda/technology/