Its been 10 years since I have graduated from high school. In those 10 years, I cannot believe how quickly and how much technology has advanced. The youth of today's society is very tech savvy, but this knowledge is not necessarily for educational purposes. As technology emerges, students will probably be familiarized with it. It is our jobs as school librarians and teachers to use these tools for education. Students must learn to use them for searching information and as a source of giving out and analyzing information.
An example of how a school district implemented technology but then realized it was not the best choice is depicted in the following article:
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/10/01/lausd-takes-back-ipads-from-students-in-wake-of-hacking-reports/
The great educational uses of an iPad were over shadowed by the misuse of them by students. The initiative to provide students with an iPads did not work out because students were able to go around filters. This is why it is important for both teachers and administrators to research the benefits and consequences of incorporating new and different technologies into the classroom setting. The educational benefits have to be one of the top priorities.
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