Teachers providing access to students in the digital world depends on the school district where they're working and the resources that are available. If there is limited computer access, it would be difficult for a teacher to assign technology-based assignments. Opening a student's eyes to the digital world would also depend on the resources available to the students outside of the classroom. If there was no computer lab, or if most student's didn't have a computer at home, it would be hard to assign technology-based homework.
It would take having the correct resources available for teachers to provide access to students in the digital world. It would also take the experience of the teacher to gain more knowledge about the updated technology that is always changing and improving. For example, attending conferences and going back to school would be two different means of learning about the updated technology in order to successfully teach students the required material.
I posed this same question to Emily, do you believe that the teachers within these school districts stop themselves at the limits provided them? Or do they seek outside help such as grants or programs willing to provide technology to these lower income schools?
ReplyDeleteOne such program exists with @15 in which students can nominate their school to receive technology based finances http://www.at15.com/contests_scholarships/teach...