Project Technology

Technology for the Save

Classrooms are very diverse. From a personalities to economic backgrounds. Not one student or household is the same. So why does learning appear to be designed for one type of student? I have never been in a classroom where it was possible to teach one way and have every student understand everything. For example, teaching a lesson on plants. Some students have never seen some plants that a teacher might have talked about in class. Other students may have seen, felt, and smelt these plants. So would it make sense to talk about a plant and then move on expecting every student to receive the same understanding? Of course the one students who has seen and felt the plant may succeed while the other student would struggle. 

That goes for homework. When teachers are giving homework, they have to remember that not every student may have the resources necessary to fulfill the requirements. That means the teacher must either A) provide the resources necessary or B) eliminate the assignment. 

In Detroit, teachers were noticing that when it came to homework online nearly 70% of students were disconnected. Making it practically impossible to use the internet as a resource. How can the Detroit Public Schools give these students the same opportunities as other students with access to the internet?

Daniel Neal established one way. The Kajeet. This is a device that provides internet access anywhere, any time. Teachers can filter out the websites that are not allowed to be accessed therefore, provided students with unlimited educational access. Teachers are in control which levels the playing field in the classroom. Technology is becoming a material in classrooms. Teachers use technology to instruct and students use it to find out more information. If teachers are trying to incorporate technology in the classroom more, students should have access to technology outside the classroom. Devices similar to the Kajeet are one way of making sure students are apart of the movement toward technology.

Detroit Public Schools are testing this device out in pilot classrooms. They are looking to expand the program. Hopefully, this will allow teachers to challenge students and push them to excel. 




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http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140309/SCHOOLS/303090009/0/schools/Detroit-schools-project-always-keeps-virtual-classroom-open