1. Welcoming Tomorrow:The Integration of Technology in the School Systems
By: Chelsea PiersonEDU 200April 10, 2011

2. Thesis:
The incorporation of technology in the school systems is one of the single most important contributing factors to an effective learning environment; as new advances are discovered, teachers will be able to implement them into their lesson plan, which will, in turn, provide students with more academic opportunities that will lead to a more successful future.

3. Technology:What Is It?

4. Technology, as defined by the Miriam-Webster Dictionary, is a manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge.

5. What does it mean?
Technology

6. What & Where is It?
Technology

7. Technology In The School System:How does it effect us today?

8. Technology In the School System
When did that happen?

9. Technology In The School System:How will it effect us tomorrow?

10. Proponents
Opponents
Technology in the School System
How will it effect us tomorrow?
Students will have less hands-on experiences
Teachers will become obsolete
Students will be unable to interact with one another
Budget costs will skyrocket
It will eventually backfire
Advances in math and science
Teachers will be able to instruct a variety of students with different learning-styles
Introduce students to the technology that so greatly impacts and influences our world
Create a multi-faceted learning environment that will foster engaged and well-rounded students

11. Technology In The School System:Where do we go from here?

12. Technology is spreading, and it should be welcomed.
Technology is not something to be feared.
Teachers will not become obsolete.
Technology in the School System
Where do we go from here?

13. Technology In The School System:Works Cited

14. Armstrong, Alison J. "When Things Fall Apart: the Rise and Fall of Electronic Learning." This Magazine. Nov.-Dec. 2003: 13+. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 24 Mar. 2011.
Hill, P., & Johnston, M. In the Future, Diverse Approaches to Schooling. Phi Delta Kappan.92(3), 43-47. November 2010. Web. 30 Jan. 2011.
Meyer, Lori. "New Challenges." Education Week. 10 May 2001: 16. Academic Search Complete. Web. 24 Mar. 2011. .
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Technology in the School System

15. Monke, Lowell. "The Human Touch: In the Rush to Place a Computer on Every Desk, Schools are Neglecting Intellectual Creativity and Personal Growth." Education Next. 4.4 Fall 2004: 10+. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 24 Mar. 2011.
Stellin, Susan. "Most Schools are Wired. (survey by Quality Education Data)." New York Times. 29 Oct. 2001: C7. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 24 Mar. 2011.
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Technology in the School System