The Technology Fix The Promise and Reality of Computers in Our Schools 1st Edition by William Pflaum ISBN 0871208423 9780871208422

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ISBN 10: 0871208423
ISBN 13: 9780871208422
Author: William Pflaum

During the technology boom of the 1980s and 1990s, computers seemed set to revolutionize education. Do any of these promises sound familiar?

* Technology would help all students learn better, thanks to multimedia programs capable of adapting to individual needs, learning styles, and skill levels.

* Technology would transform the teacher’s role from a purveyor of a one-size-fits-all curriculum to a facilitator of student exploration.

* Technology would replace static textbooks with dynamic, interactive learning resources that were always up-to-date.

* Technology would boost test scores, as engaged and motivated students acquired advanced skills, problem-solving abilities, and a growing thirst for knowledge.

By 2001, educational materials developer William D. Pflaum had begun to suspect that technology was not the all-purpose solution it had seemed. He decided to see how computers were really being used in U.S. classrooms and embarked on a yearlong road trip to a cross-section of elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the nation. In this book, he recounts his journey. Although he did find technology application to admire, too often he found broken promises: millions spent for little measurable gain, problems instead of solutions, a fix instead of a fix.

This inside look at computer use in our schools shares the voices, experiences, triumphs, and frustrations of educators and students in urban, rural, and suburban settings. The author provides insight into the key roles that computers currently play in the classroom and clarifies what we must do ensure that the promise of technology is fulfilled . . . and that students truly benefit.

The Technology Fix The Promise and Reality of Computers in Our Schools 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Commitment and Focus

Chapter 1: St. Mary’s Elementary School

Chapter 2: Harriet Tubman Elementary School

Chapter 3: Longworth High School

Chapter 4: Washington-Connors Elementary School

Chapter 5: Mitchell Elementary School

Part II: Commitment, Less Focus

Chapter 6: St. John’s High School

Chapter 7: Longfellow Elementary School

Chapter 8: Ludlow Springs School District

Chapter 9: Western Hills School District

Part III: Hit-or-Miss Commitment

Chapter 10: Springdale High School

Chapter 11: Harrison Elementary School

Chapter 12: Woodvale Middle School

Chapter 13: City Academy

Chapter 14: Emerson Elementary School

Chapter 15: Lambert Elementary School

Chapter 16: Carter Elementary School

Part IV: Too Troubled to Focus

Chapter 17: Alexanderville School District

Chapter 18: Porter Elementary School

Chapter 19: Fisher High School

Chapter 20: Lincoln Elementary School

Part V: Conclusions and Next Steps

Chapter 21: Computer Use in Our Schools

Chapter 22: So What Should We Do?

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