Current Events in Technology

Duration: 2 class periods

Objectives:

To learn how to review articles.

To examine current issues pertaining to technology in education.

To develop arguements for or against the usage of technology in education.

Overview:

Technology is on the cutting edge. As our technology expands, it is an increasing topic in the classroom. Several journals continue to write about topics in technology as it pertains to education. There is a diversity of topics in which these journals cover and each one takes its own spin.

Questions:

What are two current issues of technology in education?

What are the primary implications on education these current issues have?

What are your views on these current issues?

Did reading these articles change your views on these issues?

Choose a site:

Center for Media Literacy Reading Room

Media Education Foundation

Journal of Intractive Media in Education

Complete the worksheet!!!!! Read two articles over current events in education.