1. Articles

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2005-01-07-schools-lag-in-tech_x.htm
This article surprised me with the fact that chilren ages 2-5 are now starting to use computers. I had no idea children started using computers that young! Part of me feels that is a good thing, the younger the easier to learn. But at the same time, I have concerns about parenting & etc. It could be a good thing, but it could also be potentially dangerous. I would hate to see a 3 year old being stuck in front of a computer & not interacted with on a personal level from mom & dad.

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/plan/2004/site/edlite-default.html
Secretary of Education Dr. Rod Paige noted, “Indeed, education is the only business still debating the usefulness of technology. Schools remain unchanged for the most part despite numerous reforms and increased investments in computers and networks. The way we organize schools and provide instruction is essentially the same as it was when our Founding Fathers went to school. Put another way, we still educate our students based on an agricultural timetable, in an industrial setting, but tell students they live in a digital age.” This quote I found the most interesting. He has a very valid point and I have to agree. However, I have to wonder, does it depend on where the school is? I would say that here in Kensington, the demands for technology would be less than a big school in Kansas City--but that could be a cop out. Students in small schools may need to learn about technology as much as students in bigger schools, as we are living in the same world and same society that is so focused on technology and advancing in terms of technology.

http://cnets.iste.org/
I feel the NETS project is a great thing. Students need programs such as this in order to move ahead in the technological world in which we live. I feel that if teachers and citizens in general don't listen to the wake-up call we are all going to be "left behind" in terms of technology. I have had my doubts about technology and I will admit that it is scary, but bottom line is that it is necessary and everyone needs to be able to use it and succeed.

http://www.edutopia.org/1270
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