I found Dexter's article to be quite thorough involving what is needed to have an effective technology program in the classroom/school. I can see this becoming a useful tool in helping to weigh the cost/benefit when deciding to incorporating new technology into a system.
As a current educator, I agree with many of her important points. I found myself focusing and rereading the sections involving teacher support and professional development. As much as most districts would like to have the technology be effective and aligned with their school's goals and standards, I feel the emphasis must first be placed on helping the teachers have access to technology and then support them in their implementation. The quality and effectiveness of the technology is moot if teacher's are resistant or frustrated by it.
Once teacher comfort and education have been established, the most difficult part I foresee is the integration of technology. So many schools have loads of technology, but it is still being used as an "add-on" to the daily activities of the classroom. Effective use should be seamless; not a treat or special occasion for the students.
As technology continues to provide us with seemingly endless possibilities, we must keep in mind that quite often, the most stubborn creature on the planet is not the new student, but an experienced teacher.
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