chers and administrators are scrambling to play catch-up to the K-12 generation who have known high-technology as a fact of life. Technology brings with it many obstacles and challenges, but the future of education is technology-based. Yet, the paradigm and mind-set of those within the education community needs to shift from conventional aspects of teaching to ones that are based on the capabilities now possible from technology:
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION MINDSET SHIFT
Face-to-face is the best environment Different kinds of environments can support
for learning and anything else is a high quality learning. What matters most is
Learning is what happens when Learning happens in an ongoing, boundaryless
teachers interact with students at a way and includes what learners do
fixed time and space. independently of teachers.
Being people-oriented is incompati- Using distance learning technology in a people-
ble with using technology. oriented way is possible and desirable.
When the learning process breaks When the learning process breaks down,
down, blame the technology. evaluate our teaching strategies, not just the
Learning to manage distance Learning to manage distance learning is about
learning is about learning how understanding more about the learning process.
This analysis will explore the uses and types of education technology. It will also discuss funding of education technology and implementation strategies for K-12 education. The obstacles challenging communities, states, the federal government, schools and others where implementing such strategies will also be reviewed. A conclusion will address the possible role the federal government will play in the implementation of education technology in the Information Age.
USES & TYPES OF EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
There are many uses of education technology. Educational activities to which technology can be applied are virtually limitless....