Bush Brother advocates for technology
I recently read a technology related article about the curriculum on wheels program that is being pushed by Neil Bush. His view is that technology is exciting and that his programs will get kids interested in the topics that they are learning about. I agree with him in this respect, technology is exciting.
A problem that I have with is program is that it seems as if it is a glorified powerpoint/ video projector with specific films or programs based around a topic. These programs are also very expensive. I understand that everyone has ot make a buck to survive, but why would we buy these programs when creative teachers can come up wiht similar programs?
I am glad that he is advocating the use of technology, but to his own gain is unfortunate. There are so many other ways to implement technology that is already available to us in our schools.
Schemo, D. (2007, May 30). A Bush Brother Spreads His Vision of Computerized Teaching Programs. The New York Times, p. A23.
A problem that I have with is program is that it seems as if it is a glorified powerpoint/ video projector with specific films or programs based around a topic. These programs are also very expensive. I understand that everyone has ot make a buck to survive, but why would we buy these programs when creative teachers can come up wiht similar programs?
I am glad that he is advocating the use of technology, but to his own gain is unfortunate. There are so many other ways to implement technology that is already available to us in our schools.
Schemo, D. (2007, May 30). A Bush Brother Spreads His Vision of Computerized Teaching Programs. The New York Times, p. A23.
posted by Sarah @ 4:20 PM
1 Comments:
At 2:44 PM,
Michelle said…
Hey, I used this article for one of my Laymen's News assignments for our EDF5552 class. I specifically used it because it mentioned technology in the title and I was interested to see what Pres. Bush's brother was trying to do. I thought that curriculum sounded pretty cool, but I think it should integrate more technology tools besides just music and songs.
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