Tech Kids

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Administrators, funders, policy makers and educators often highlight the importance of "bridging the digital divide" and "making our students computer literate" to justify large technology expenditures in the schools.  Unquestionably, students need exposure to computers to prepare for the digital future, but how much technology needs to be purchased to accomplish this goal? 

And to what extent does focusing on this goal take away from the very real potential of integrating technology into the everyday curriculum of the classroom in service of basic literacy and math instruction?  

To highlight the concern that technology is underused in schools to improve basic education, I created this short video.  Please share with your friends and colleagues, and let me know what you think.