After reviewing Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology (Collins and Halveson, 2009), it is evident schools will have a continual process incorporating technology into their classrooms. Schools not only have to focus on their budgets to purchase the technology, they also have to review best practices to incorporate technology into the classrooms. With this, they will need newer curriculum that supports technology, teacher training how to use, implement, and understand the the technology, and allow for a transition period to make sure the technology is seamlessly integrated at all levels.
Newer curriculum (standards, plans, etc.) can allow for increased engagement, collaboration and immediate feedback for students. This can help students at all levels, especially in critical transition phases (ex: middle school to high school; high school to college). The future of coping with technology integration will be ever changing, schools should continue to focus on keeping a technology plan that is evolving, feasible and allow for critical feedback from teachers and students. In the end, this chapter helps teachers and administrators realize the important factors of coping with incorporating new technology.
Collins, A. & Halveson, R. (2009). Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology: The Digital Revolution and Schooling in America. New York: Teachers College Press.
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