"Teachers may lack the training or the will to change their instruction to fit the new curriculum, which may mean that greater numbers of students fail, resulting in parents clamoring to put back the old curriculum." (pg. 34)
This is important because some schools are pushing teachers to use technology before they are ready or feel comfortable. This creates poor and ineffective teaching so the students are not benefiting from learning.
"Even though the costs of computers and network connections have declined considerably in recent years, cost is still a serious barrier to these technologies becoming central to schooling." (pg. 37)
This really is a huge barrier that prevents many schools from advancing technologically. It will most likely be a barrier for a long time as well. I feel this problem will never subside because technology is constantly advancing, which means new technology will always be available and at a price.
"Teachers bring many things to learning that computers can never match." (pg. 40)
Computers can't show students enthusiasm or compassion. These characteristics help give students motivation at school. Therefore, teachers enhance student learning just as much as technology and can have a bigger impact.
This is important because some schools are pushing teachers to use technology before they are ready or feel comfortable. This creates poor and ineffective teaching so the students are not benefiting from learning.
"Even though the costs of computers and network connections have declined considerably in recent years, cost is still a serious barrier to these technologies becoming central to schooling." (pg. 37)
This really is a huge barrier that prevents many schools from advancing technologically. It will most likely be a barrier for a long time as well. I feel this problem will never subside because technology is constantly advancing, which means new technology will always be available and at a price.
"Teachers bring many things to learning that computers can never match." (pg. 40)
Computers can't show students enthusiasm or compassion. These characteristics help give students motivation at school. Therefore, teachers enhance student learning just as much as technology and can have a bigger impact.
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