Monday, October 6, 2008

Two perspecives of technolgy integration

ARTICLE SUMMARY: This article provides a review of the literature that addresses the effect of technology on the culture of teaching and learning. This synthesis examined the historical trends of technology, explored policy changes that have influenced technology’s role in K-12 curriculum, and how these changes have resulted in a new definition of literacy that now includes technological literacy. This paper also examines the gaps between the vision for technology and its practical realities, concluding with a call for future educational research in technology.

What I learned: I found this to be a very difficult article to read and understand. I am not sure I learned much from the article. I didn't see a big difference between the two perspectives, they both had the common goal of enhancing student learning.

Was this valuable? NO

Discussion critique: The discussion was very helpful. Understanding that others were struggling to fully understand this article and the sharing of what they took away from it was good.

Suggestions on how the discussions could be improved: I thought everyone did a great job of explaining how they interrupted the article and sharing their frustration about not quiet understand the difference between the two perspectives.

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