Special section : technology in the classroom
The Why
Technology is everywhere . Kids and adults alike utilize at least some form of technology in their everyday lives . From socializing to shopping , to reading and working , technology is inevitable in today ’ s society . Parents , teachers , community leaders , and governmental representatives are speaking up for their kids and pushing to redefine success and rethink measuring success in the classroom . Skills such as knowledge , social abilities , emotional intelligence and dispositions are all crucial for a student ’ s success in the workforce , yet many of these skills are overlooked in the typical classroom setting . Educators are working toward providing students with meaningful learning opportunities through technology that encompass all of the aspects that make up success for a graduating high school senior entering college or the workforce .
The Who
Teachers
Near the end of 2015 , the U . S . Department of Education released the 2016 National Education Technology Plan as a commitment to supporting personalized professional learning to provide greater equity of access to technology for students across America . In addition , the Future Ready initiative , developed by the department in 2014 , had more than 2,000 superintendents across the country who pledged to integrate digital learning into their districts ’ curricula . The National Education Technology Plan also includes a focus on providing each student with the chance to engage in educational experiences led by technology .
In addition , Education Week states that digital instructional content is the second largest spend in the K-12 educational technology market ,
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