Is there a digital divide? I believe that there is. I look at some of my fellow co-workers and watch as dust gathers on their $35, 000.00 Smart Boards. It seems like such a waste to see this happen in our country. We are so fortunate to have the technology advancement that we use to further our nation. Some might even say: to prosper more and more. Is it a generational gap? Or, perhaps, a lack of information or knowledge perhaps? These are my thoughts…..
So, there is a divide. Some educators believe in using growing technology in their lesson planning, while others do not. Where there is fear, there is ignorance. Perhaps if we educate teachers more, we will prove more fruitful for our students? I hope so! I think more Professional Development should occur that centers around using technology in the classroom setting. Give teachers specific ideas and examples they can then go implement in their classrooms. I think we would then see a lessening of digital divide.
Thank you.
Laurel
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