technology and k12vw
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Using Technology in K-12 Instruction
Technology is a term referring to whatever can be said at any particular historical period, concerning the state of the art in the whole
general field of practical know-how and tool use.
It therefore encompasses all that can be said about arts, crafts,
professions, applied sciences, and skills. By extension it can also refer to
any systems or methods of organization which enable such
technologies, any field of study which concerns them, or any products
which result.
The etymology of the word technology still reflects the modern
meaning, coming from the Greek technología an 'art', 'skill' or 'craft’,
the study of something, or the branch of knowledge of a discipline.
The term can either be applied generally or to specific areas: examples
include "construction technology", "medical technology", or "state-of-
the-art technology". (Wikipedia 2010)
Computers have been part of
the classroom for nearly 3
decades, beginning with
Apple’s school programs in the
80’s
Technology is part of every school’s curriculum in the US.
Example: the Sylvan Rodriguez
Elementary School, the source
for the background photo in this
presentation
The US ranks 28th in the world in math skills
The longer kids stay in American schools, the worse they do in international competition
China has more honors students, than America has
students
USA scores the lowest in national average IQ among the
developed countries of the world, at a national average
score of 98
Our children will be competing for jobs on a global
market
HOW WILL THEY BE COMPETATIVE?
Stop teaching “what to learn”
There is more information available today than before,
and its growing at exponential rates
We cannot possibly know everything
Start teaching “how to learn”
In order to compete in a world market, we must
arm our children with the most important too that
we can give…
Not the gift of knowledge…