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Is Technology Necessary?
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At the National Educational Computing Conference, commerce is in full swing as educators jump on the technology bandwagon. Where, however, is the evidence for this 100 billion dollar expenditure?
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Technology Magnet School
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At a technology magnet school, low income students use computers regularly. One student learns how to multiply by playing a computer game called Number Munchers.
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Technology: Worth the Investment?
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Does technology result in higher academic performance, and is it worth the investment? Some teachers question its use, especially for young children.
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Computers and Development
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Douglas Goodkin is concerned about the effects of computer use on development. Young children need to move, sing, and dance, or physical and social development may be compromised.
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Integrated Technology
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The best use of technology is not for drill or reward, but as an enhancement of existing curriculum, such as these project-based puppetry and painting lessons.
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Science and Literacy
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At Sunnyside Elementary, a comprehensive technology program is in place to teach science, social studies, and literacy. Worldwide interactive lessons are highly motivating to students.
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Convincing the Community
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Pullman, Washington, votes to fund school technology programs after educators demonstrate that technology is an effective learning tool for children.
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Technology Training
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In order for teachers to use technology effectively, they must be trained. In Pullman, a full-time technology specialist helps teachers integrate computers and classroom curriculum.
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Science Learning Network
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At the Levering School, the Science Learning Network focuses on teachers first as it helps them integrate technology into their classrooms.
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Teacher Professionalism
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E-mail accounts and WebPages relieve the isolation many classroom teachers feel, while also expanding their sense of professionalism.
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Unanswered Questions
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When classrooms use technology, what about Internet content? Technical problems? Online delays? Software effectiveness? Effect on reading? And a huge problem: Funding?
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Funding for Technology
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Bryant Elementary's corporate sponsorships have ended, and they must raise $60,000 a year to keep technology going. At many schools, other needs go neglected so technology can expand.
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Technology at What Expense?
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An art teacher decries the fact that art funding is cut every year, while technology funding expands. Technology integration should not be at the expense of other important programs, however.