The newly enacted cost of receiving federal technology funds will be to provide web safety and cyber bullying education for our students.
Although I am generally opposed to most federal education mandates, Act(S 1492) appears a reasonable and necessary measure to protect public school children while online.
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Friday, October 24, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
America's Digital Schools 2008
The most recent research on the present condition and future evolution of digital schools in America points out several positive trends and an equal number of impediments.
On the plus side of the ledger:
1. One to One computing is on the rise.
2. Schools are standardizing the use of IWBs or Interactive Whiteboards.
3. Online assessments = Formative assessments
Obstacles to growth
1. E-rate funding is capped
2. Bandwith not comensurate with projected needs
3. Lack of Tech support
To access the full America's Digital Schools 2008 report:
http://www.ads2006.org/ads/order08
On the plus side of the ledger:
1. One to One computing is on the rise.
2. Schools are standardizing the use of IWBs or Interactive Whiteboards.
3. Online assessments = Formative assessments
Obstacles to growth
1. E-rate funding is capped
2. Bandwith not comensurate with projected needs
3. Lack of Tech support
To access the full America's Digital Schools 2008 report:
http://www.ads2006.org/ads/order08
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