I found an article that expressed how
integrating technology should be a part of the No Child Left Behind Act. The No
Child Left Behind Act, basically states that students in elementary and
secondary schools are required to meet academic standards while taking
state-wide tests. Teachers are required to teach specific standards to their
students. The students need to effectively accomplish the state standards. If
students cannot meet specific standards on state tests, then it falls back on
the teachers and the school systems.
As I previously stated, I found an article
that showed how technology integration is implemented in the No Child Left
Behind Act. The article stated only technology should be provided under No
Child Left behind if state grants are proposed to the schools that are willing
to use technology. The article mentioned that integration technology should
only be designed to meet state academic standards. I agree that academic
standards should be met, but I do not think it is the teachers' fault if their
students do not pass state-wide tests. I do think students should be tested to
see what they know, but it should not be the school systems that have to
suffer. Technology would be a great way for students to get a hands-on learning
experience. New and past technology would improve students' academic
achievement. I agree with the statement about using technology in schools. It
said, " Technology is to assist every student in crossing the digital
divide by ensuring that every student is
technologically literate by the time the student finishes eighth grade, regardless of the student’s
race, ethnicity, gender, family income, geographic location, or disability."
technologically literate by the time the student finishes eighth grade, regardless of the student’s
race, ethnicity, gender, family income, geographic location, or disability."
Article found at: www.learningpt.org/pdfs/qkey3.pdf
Denisha, I thought your article you read was very interesting. I looked for an article simular for my blog as well. I agree with you as well about how I believe academic standards should be met. However, I do agree that if all the students do not pass these standards, then it is the teachers fault. But, lets say like one or two does not pass then, no the teacher should not be at fault. I liked that you included the quote about students with disabilities. I believe that was the fault of NCLB act, was that they did not take in account for student with disabilities and or SES students. Students success is through the school, but as well as their environment and home support.
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