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Technology in the Classroom

In the article Technology in the Classroom: Tools for Building Stronger Communities and Better Citizens, the writer talks about how the internet can be used to promote civic duty, and a sense of responsibility, and create an informed and knowledgeable citizen who can play their role in society effectively (Braun, 2005). The writer breaks the internet down into three sections: search engines and databases; freedom of speech, right to privacy, etc.; and moral education.

Under search engines and databases, he talks about teaching students to use search engines effectively, and suggests they are taught to use and construct databases of their own (Braun, 2005). Under freedom of speech and right to privacy, he discusses how these rights can be abused if one is not careful, and about how to avoid downloading viruses in emails. Under moral education, he proposes that students can learn this by visiting appropriate websites.

The site provides some good information for teachers, and mentions different search engines to try (Google, Yahoo etc.), and databases to explore with students. However, the information it gives on other facets of the internet is very general and very basic, and does not seem to particularly apply to the subject matter of the paper -producing responsive, informed citizens. It is doubtful many students will, suddenly develop a civic-mindedness from exploring the internet. They may do this kind of exploration in the classroom under supervision, but it is unlikely many would undertake it on their own.

Peterson's article is a description of the interactive internet technology used in his school in Minnetonka, Minnesota (Peterson, 2005). The school is equipped with a vast array of computer and interactive technology and grades 3, 4 and 5, middle school, arts and media classes, maths and science students receive lessons using this technology. It includes a whiteboard with a touch-screen for interaction between ...

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