Standards
make teaching simpler. Teachers have to write lessons that comply with
district, state, and national standards (e.g. NCTM or NCTE). Having a single
set of standards eliminates redundancy and conflicting guidelines. Furthermore
universal adoption of common standards will support future technological
innovations that aid teachers. From a technical perspective, standards
facilitate the development of new technologies. Innovators can focus on
developing tools that better serve students rather than solving technical
challenges of interoperability created by multiple sets of standards.
Undoubtedly weak financial support
inhibits the adoption of education technology. Despite this obstacle, teachers
working together have tremendous potential to reform education. Every day
teachers face choices about how to implement the curriculum and instruct
students. Those moments are opportunities for teachers to engage in education
reform that has a real impact on students. Teachers should use education
technologies that are inexpensive, easy to use, and improve student learning.
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