Week 2

The Digital Divide and funding for educational technology are two issues shaping the role of technology in education.  The Digital Divide is the terminology used to describe how technology is widening the gap between poor and rich people.  Wealthier people have money to buy technology equipment quicker than poor people.  Poor people often have to use technology that is available to the public, such as technology at public schools and libraries.  Also, the technology that is used by poor people is often limited to the basics, like a computer.  Funding for educational technology is critical.  Our students need to be experienced in techology to compete in today's world.  However, the lack of funding limits exposure and experience. 
One thing that we have learned from the past about educational technology is that teachers will always be more important than technology.  What we really need is teachers that are prepared in technology. Human interaction will always be at the core of learning.
Amber Spring Bradley