Week 50 Myths and Realities

The main point of this article is the simple truth that schools need to incorporate technology as a tool, rather than some sort of goal that can be achieved. To say technology is a goal means that when computers are physically available in the school, the goal has been reached. Instead schools begin to invest in new technology and update the classroom to meet the needs of 21st century education, school districts will be able to really use computers and technology to help students.
One perspective I hadn't considered was that the income level of the school directs the use of technology. His point that poorer schools tend to use computers for drill and practice is a perfect reflection of my school. The computer labs that we use to be able to use are all being taken for special education and ESL students. While I can't say exactly what the programs are like, I do hear that it is very individualistic, instead of the project based lessons that I like to use. If the school district saw the need for all students to get into computer lab, so that they can become effective learners for today's culture, the district would stop restricting the time we have in computer labs.