Technology, tied to the Internet, allows students and teachers of all ages to engage in knowledge building on a worldwide stage as never before possible. Many learning opportunities may never reach students in high-poverty or isolated schools except through the use of technology. In many settings, educators, family members, human service providers, and other business partners are considering how technology can assist in implementing schoolwide improvement plans. Across the nation, these improvement efforts set high standards for all students, draw on challenging content, and require engaging instructional strategies. Technology can be used to individualize instruction and to provide learning experiences ranging from remediation to enrichment.
Technology also can provide easy access to vast resources.
Teacher, parent, and community partnerships are key to facilitating school improvements, including planning for and implementing technology. Schools, through technology resources and telecommunication, can make those partnerships more informed, immediate, and meaningful. The design of the technology tool and the instructional methods surrounding its use need to be congruent. Hands-on access to computers and ancillary equipment for all students on a regular basis is a determining factor in the success of technology. All Rights Reserved.