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The document discusses the relationship between technology and culture in education. It notes that technology can provide learning opportunities for students of all abilities by allowing access to online lessons and research. However, it also warns that not all online content is appropriate and that unequal access to technology can cause problems. The document advocates for using technology to enhance communication and independent thought, while also recognizing the need for appropriate teacher professional development and inclusion of non-technology based learning methods.

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Technology

The document discusses the relationship between technology and culture in education. It notes that technology can provide learning opportunities for students of all abilities by allowing access to online lessons and research. However, it also warns that not all online content is appropriate and that unequal access to technology can cause problems. The document advocates for using technology to enhance communication and independent thought, while also recognizing the need for appropriate teacher professional development and inclusion of non-technology based learning methods.

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Technology and Culture Matrix

Attributes Generally Sought in Students Lindsay Bennett Summer 2011 MUN ED6620

Providing for learning growth


Using the internet for research

Emerging Developmental theories


We are able to find lessons that fit the needs for all student abilities. Encourages students to expect instantaneous responses. Rural students may enjoy other course offerings through CDLI.

New Social responsibilities


New arena for bullying! Not all YouTube videos are appropriate Learning that you can be held accountable for your actions over the internet Not everyone has the same amount of access to technology this can cause problems. Encourages independent thought

Perceptions of the individual

Personal motivation

Technology culture
Culture of Technology

y y

y y Students may hide behind their internet identity/create new identity Cultural based web-pages for tourism

It can be a window to the outside world for students in very remote areas.

Culture in technology

Can enhance communication skills

Learning in technology culture

Using websites that perform drill exercises

Appropriate PD must be in place for educators

Communication between other rural communities can be done in an instant. (MSN/E-mail) Students will be more engaged if teachers share their enthusiasm

Learning without technology

Teacher must pull sources from books/previous lessons/other teachers.

Inclusion

Can mean more work for a teacher

Students focus more on what is being taught, than on the method of instruction /form of technology used.

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