Technology and

Education
By: Kelsey Bjornstad
 Issues
● Fixing the gap with using technology in the classroom
● What we need to know
● Accessing internet outside of school
● Inconsistency with technology
● Technology and curriculum
 Technology Gap
● The Do’s and Don’ts
● Experiences
● Differences
 What’s new with technology
● Updates and maintenance
● Replacement of equipment
● Up keep with evolving technology
 Student Access
● access outside of school
● At home
 Inconsistency with technology
● Inexperienced teachers with technology
● Level of comfort with technology in the
classroom
● Managing technology and devices
 How much does it take
● More technology more time
● More time on training and cost
 Technology and curriculum
● Technology usage in curriculum
● Using the devices in the classroom
 How to prepare
● Technology plan
● Technology support
● Training provided
● Provided equipment
 Difficulties with technology
● Cost
● Supplies
● Time
 Recommendations
● Updating the district technology plan
● Hiring more staff for technology support
● Providing additional trainings
● Devices for students and staff
 Resources
https://soeonline.american.edu/blog/technology-in-education
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/apr94/vol51/num07/Why-Use-Te
chnology¢.aspx
https://tophat.com/blog/technology-in-the-classroom-pros-and-cons/