I watched the video "21 Century Schools." I thought this video showed a great example of how technology can be used effectively in schools. It was shocking that 3 years ago the grade level proficiency in math was only 9%. Then the principal came up with the plan of using Google applications and providing each student with a laptop. I like how he compared technology to oxygen and that student’s use technology to navigate through life so it makes sense to use it in schools. With this new technological program, the math proficiency level rose to 62%. That is a massive difference in only 3 years.
Where do I stand on the use of this technology? I am completely behind it. I do not think it makes sense to use only archaic textbooks and chalkboards when in real life students need to know how to use technology. It seems like a lot of schools are behind the times in that area when they should be ahead of time and on the edge of technological advances. I think having laptops and students multi-tasking helps them focus much better than before. If students are in a classroom for an hour listening to a lecture, they will be bored. If they are on a laptop working on multiple assignments, they will be engaged. Yes, some students will play games on their laptops but they also have a deadline to get their work done. Furthermore, the principal has access to what each student is doing on their computer. That oversight is something I have never seen before. I think that is a great deterrent for students to abuse their privileges. This implementation of technology proved itself in this school and prepares students for the future.
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